August 17, 2019
Category: nature
August 14, 2019
In South Tyrol With Mountain Guide Michi
Off to Italy with a German phrase book? Well, it makes sense if you’re visiting the South Tyrol and, with place names in both Italian and German, you get double your money’s worth. We were told shortly after we arrived that ‘The British discovered the South Tyrol – and then forgot about it!’. In just a few days, we discovered just what a loss that oversight has been.
August 11, 2019
Around Loch Lomond And The Trossachs
For too long, I had sped past on my way north to the Highlands and Hebrides. Despite passing Arrochar and its Alps, the lure of the north held me in thrall. It was several years before I finally made it to the summit of the most spectacular peak Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler.
August 6, 2019
UK Govt Wants Kids To Head Outdoors
Last month, UK Education Secretary Damian Hinds launched #SummerOutdoors which will suggest free or low-cost options to keep children entertained and spark interest in character-building activities during the summer break. Children and families will be encouraged to explore the outdoors during the summer holidays, as a series of fun tips and events for kids happening across the country will be signposted each week.
July 31, 2019
A Guide To Austria’s Provinces
A guide to Austria’s provinces - pen portraits, ideas for outdoor activities and what to taste to fuel adventures – all nine provinces at a glance.
July 28, 2019
On Foot In Slovenia
Situated in Central Europe, the small but beautiful country of Slovenia has an amazing diversity of scenery, none more so than the spectacular Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park at its centre with the clear waters of lakes Bled and Bohinj.
July 25, 2019
Forest School Methods Have Positive Impacts
New research, published last month in the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) publication, The Geographical Journal, reveals that children enjoy Forest School activities yet some children struggle to frame the skills and knowledge they develop in these more informal settings as educational when compared with traditional learning activities that are associated with the current National Curriculum.
July 24, 2019
Big Agnes Launches CDT Section Guide
Named for a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, Big Agnes, the award-wining manufacturer of tents, sleeping bags, pads, camp furniture and apparel, has introduced a comprehensive online trail guide for the Colorado section of the Continental Divide Trail.
July 22, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 