barefootwalk

 This is an easy biking near Tuscaloosa (pictures and video at the end). Length: 25.3 miles (out and back), 1 day Difficulty level: Easy, it's mostly flat (see the elevation profile)   Safety: This road is well known among bikers and locals. Map and GPS information:      GPS file: Download Link      Live map:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28155627        Overview map:        Elevation profile: My Typical Schedule (Subject to change with weather and group)      Start: Saturday 11 am, Bryant Denny stadium- west parking lot.          You can also start at Joe Mallisham Pkway and avoid the city.      Tentative plan:   1 hour biking > Rest at church's parking lot >  1 hour biking > Rest and snack/lunch at the end of the trail > Biking back the same route      End: ~ 3 pm, Bryant Denny stadium- west park...

 It was a cool scene and once in a lifetime opportunity!

 Hunting for Mars, Mars is at the closest distance to Earth and it won't be this close again until 2035! So I went for a shot.  

These tiger lilies are so beautiful. They are too big for macro and colors and detals are breathtaking! Enjoy!

The nature in macro scale is amazing! Sometimes we forget to have a look at this small scale while hiking.

The main advantage of remote wilderness is the night sky without any light pollution. Don't miss the sky while hiking and backpacking or camping in remote areas, especially if it is extremely cold and dry!

I have seen many ultralight hikers ignore skip the coffee for the sake of the weight or many people go with instant packages which are more expensive and not very healthy sometimes. There are easy and light options to enjoy coffee. Pour in coffee with the luxury of coconut oil 1- Instant coffee: this is not my favorite option but it is fast, light and clean. 2- Cowboy coffee or bush coffee: This is the one of my popular ways to make coffee.  Basically I use the method by Morse Kochanski and it is surprisingly delicious method. Put ground coffee in the pot, add water and start heating up, boil for a minute and move away from the heat and pour cold water on top so coffee could sink. This is the video, he is very sweet man but don't burn that much wood for your coffee. 3- Using a filter and pour in method: You can use specific mugs or filter holders and paper filters but I just sewed a pouch out of cloth filter fabric so I can reuse the filter. 4- For camping I use Snow Peak french pr...

Walking in a frozen world There is extreme beauty in the snow and icy world. Make sure you are comfortable and safe and enjoy it. This bus is in fact a bar. Best bar I have ever seen. Desert: A home:

One of the things I see a lot on the trail is that many people think of the hiking as a temporary activity and they pause many thing until they end the hike, but in my opinion you should live while hiking. I used to ignore many of those small details and I was always suffering while hiking and then I started adding these small details and everything has changed since then. One of those important things is taking shower and washing clothes. It will make a huge difference. - Carry biodegradable soap so you will have more freedom. I use Dr. Bronners all the time. - Plan for a shower around noon so it will be warm and you will have enough time to get dry. - Use polyester underwear so you can wash and dry them much faster. They are small and easy to wash. - Wash your hand and your face whenever you get a chance. - Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer.

I enjoy wood carving while I'm hiking or I'm free at home. A simple short Mora wood carving knife is very lightweight and useful to keep in your backpack.