South Lake Tahoe and a Retired Forest Ranger
Work took me to South Lake Tahoe, CA this morning. I was fortunate I did not have to drive in the rain. Several hours before my next stop in Roseville, CA, I visited the Pacific Ranger Station at...
View ArticleHidden Falls Regional Park
I had the intent to hike Rock Creek Falls; however, I didn’t feel comfortable hiking alone due to weather conditions and other safety concerns related to the area. Elevation at that location is only...
View ArticleCataract Falls – Marin County, CA
Earlier this week, I was invited to check out Cataract Falls located at Mt. Tamalpais inside Marin Water Municipal District. It was a wonderful looking hike with gorgeous waterfalls. Lots of color and...
View ArticleBear Creek and Traverse Creek Falls – El Dorado National Forest
Bear Creek Falls and Traverse Creek Falls. Probably the slowest 2.6 miles ever. We made an attempt to avoid planting our faces against rocks and landing on our bums by taking our sweet time...
View ArticleDarn Tough Vermont Socks
“Darn Tough socks start with fine gauge Merino wool. The socks are produced with high-density knitting; more knit stitches per inch result in durability and cushioning without added bulk… Darn Tough...
View ArticleTable Mountain, Phantom Falls
Went to Phantom Falls several weeks ago. The intent was to check out the blooming fields. I heard it was supposed to be quite a sight. Unfortunately, we arrived rather late. Much of the vegetation...
View ArticleAppleseed Project Dec. 18-19th
Wet, cold and windy. Still had fun. Some notes: – I spent the weekend shooting an AR15 platform with a dedicated .22LR upper from Model 1 Sales without a malfunction. Grouped well with Federal...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2011 – Day 1
Be sure to add The Packing Rat to your twitter page and become a fan on facebook to receive exclusive updates throughout the day from SHOT Show 2011. Rick from Young Manufacturing describing the...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2011 – United Sportsman’s Youth Foundation
“The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation (USYF) is a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization. All funds generated will be used to secure and manage Local Huntable Habitat, and teach our kids about the...
View ArticleThe Great Outdoors
Looking for a new tripod. The hiking/outdoor bug has bit me again. H/T: TAD Gear.
View ArticleLessons forgotten and remembered
*Originally published on October 12, 2010.* Checked out Curtain Falls in Oroville, CA. Probably one of the more difficult short hikes I’ve been on. I thought Bear Creek and Traverse Falls were...
View ArticleTable Mountain – Oroville, CA. Flag/Phantom Falls
We were really itching for a day hike, so we went to Table Mountain – rain or shine. Flag Falls is located another 1.5 miles from Phantom Falls, hiking on familiar ground. I still managed to punch in...
View ArticleReset with Nature
After a year long hiatus from blogging, and sparse photography, hiking, and all other things I consider fun, I needed a pseudo-reset with nature. Notwithstanding personal fulfillment, the absence of...
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