Adventure Blog

Posted by Olivia Eads on May 25th 2016

A Glimpse into Cincinnati’s Fossil History

Have you ever noticed the frequency of shells and other organisms fossilized in limestone around the Cincinnati area? They’re everywhere—used as the framework in buildings, exposed on cliff faces, and …

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Posted by Craig Buckley on Nov 2nd 2015

10 Things I Sent Home from my Thru-Hike

All hikers do it. They throw that extra [insert whatever] into their bag, just in case. On a weekend jaunt this is no big deal. A few extra pounds are good for you. They give your legs a better workou …

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Posted by Craig Buckley on Mar 25th 2015

10 Things You Didn't Know About Red River Gorge

Kentucky's Red River Gorge is world-famous for its rock climbing and is a popular destination for camping, hiking, and backpacking as well. Nothing new there. So what don't you know about the Red? Goa …

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Posted by Kayla McKinney on Mar 2nd 2015

21 Things I Wish I Knew on My First Backpacking Trip

We all remember our first time out there. The first time we strapped up, laced up those boots, and set off for what was supposed to be a rewarding, life-changing event. Only…the pack was so heavy, you …

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