By Michele Oberholtzer I was a terrible believer in things, but I was also a terrible nonbeliever in things, I was as searching as I was skeptical. – Cheryl Strayed The book Wild, by Cheryl Strayed relays her moving personal journey through the lens of a 3-month solo expedition across the Pacific Crest Trail. It […]
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A Book Club takes a Walk in the Woods – by Jill Hinton
There is something so breathtaking, so remarkable, so…fun about backpacking with women. Don’t get me wrong, the natural scenery is pretty amazing. But can we take just a moment here recognize that women who backpack aren’t like other women? They’re strong. They’re open to taking risks. They’re pretty much the most amazing thing ever Or […]
North Dakota and Minnesota newsletter now available
The latest Call of the North Fall Winter 2014 issue of our newsletter is now available (PDF – 3.3MB). In it, you’ll read about… a recap of the Dakota Prairie Chapter’s “Hike every mile” event on North Country National Scenic Trail Day a recap of the Minnesota Hiking Celebration event an update on what’s happening with several of our Chapters […]