Geology of the Red River Gorge, KY
Within the Daniel Boone National Forest located in eastern Kentucky, the Red River Gorge Geological Area, as its name notes, is an area of unique geological formations. Natural stone arches, sandstone […]
Author Archives: The Cairn
Book Recommendation: Last Chance to See
It (it being the book I’m reviewing) began as a search for a lemur called the Aye-aye, which was in all probability, already extinct. Douglas Adams, the writer, and Mark Carwardine, the […]
The Cairn’s New Logo
A new look as I anticipate lots of new content in the upcoming months. Thank you to all cairn-builders for the idea. Fun note: The slope of the stone in a constructed cairn […]
Thoughts on Land, 1
A thought from Montana historian K. Ross Toole: “So when the land and its infinite abundance suddenly (and in a very real sense it was sudden, or at least the comprehension of […]
Media Recommendation: Adventure Archives
If I could only use one word to describe the videos created by the guys at Adventure Archives, it is professional. From the filming equipment used to the graphics and music […]
Glacial Park Nature Preserve, IL
Songbirds, turtles, and kames were highlights of an early evening visit to Glacial Park Nature Preserve near Richmond, Illinois. While many spent the sunny Sunday of Memorial Day weekend cruising on […]
Homemade Granola
A versatile and packable snack, granola is ideal for fueling outdoor endeavors. Loaded with seeds, nuts, oats and dried fruit it delivers a tasty and healthy serving of energy. It won’t get […]
