Where to Find Journals of an Amateur Naturalist:
Blog URL: http://naturejournals.blogspot.com/
Category: Nature, Outdoors

Journals of an Amateur Naturalist

Many of us share an affinity with nature; if not a direct connection and experience of it at least a curiosity. Others make it their singular hobby, a passion, really, as Jace Stansbury has. Jace is a self-proclaimed amateur naturalist who uses his blog to share his love of nature, the creatures within it, and the stories he thinks are worth sharing.

Journals of an Amateur Naturalist - Why You Should Go

Jace is a US amateur naturalist, and many of his posts and the creatures that he spotlights are found there. That presents an opportunity for naturalists around the world to learn more about the animals that the common person comes into contact with, as opposed to what you might learn about in mainstream press. This blog is more like a living field guide that shows the diversity of the wildlife Jace explores, on a more intimate and personal basis. For those more local, Jace Stansbury’s blog is an opportunity to see what you might be missing in your own back yard, and how you might enjoy it.

Summing Up Journals of an Amateur Naturalist

Jace Stansbury writes with an obvious passion and impressive depth of knowledge for one who claims the title of ‘amateur’. This is an interesting nature blog written with care and concern for creatures and habitats far and wide, a good place to learn about supporting wildlife and enjoying the great outdoors.

Go here to check out Journals of an Amateur Naturalist.

Mary Ward
Do You Digg It!
Blog Review Team
Do You Digg It! © 2009

Where to Find Arcticulates:
Blog URL: http://www.arcticulates.org/arcticulates
Category: Travel, Outdoors

Arcticulates

Blogs can take us many places. They can take us inside our heads and our hearts or they can take us on adventures in places we’ve never been, but perhaps dream of being. That is what this blog does. Arcticulates, the personal blogspace of K. Fields, is a first-hand look at life and nature in Alaska, and all the wonder the state provides.

Arcticulates - Why You Should Go

Alaska is quite probably one of the few remaining places on earth that could arguably be considered an unconquered frontier. It’s a place that still holds much of nature and its wonder firmly in hand, and a place that tugs at the hearts of outdoor enthusiasts and explorers-at-heart. And although it has a natural draw, it’s a place that few of us will probably ever get to. But even the lucky few who do could only hope to capture a taste of what it is to really live and breathe day in and day out in a place like Alaska.

K. Fields’ blog is a resource that brings us that much closer to this place. She talks about life in general and takes us on virtual tours of the countryside, complete with bear sightings. She serves as a link to explore more of Alaska, a virtual tour guide to both the wilds and the more civilized side of a place apart.

Summing Up Arcticulates

Whether you are planning a trip or just have an endless fascination with Alaska, K. Fields’ is a blog you’ll want to frequent. Few other sites will provide you with the kind of first-hand look at this beautiful place. To close, I’ll leave you with a few words from our author:

“I love Alaska! It can be a challenging place to live, but, the beauty that surrounds me makes it all worth while.”

Join her and experience K. Fields’ Alaska.

Go here to check out Arcticulates.

Mary Ward
Do You Digg It!
Blog Review Team
Do You Digg It! © 2009

Where to Find Vice/Virtue:
Blog URL: http://skinnymoose.com/vicevirtue/
Category: Rock Climbing, Adventure

Vice/Virtue

“‚Ķsome people couldn‚Äôt relax if they had a lifetime to learn how.”

Obviously Summer Robinson (to whom this quote is attributed) is one of those people; that becomes immediately apparent when you read her blog, Vice/Virtue.

Summer is an avid rock-climber. Being a woman she is something of a minority in the world of climbing. She describes herself as “One girl climber obsessed with news, gear, training, and the human condition.” Whose motto is, ‚ÄúLive intensely your vices and your virtues.‚Äù Her blog is a place where she combines her motto and her passions, delivering news from the climbing world as well as informative and educational posts for newbie’s, would-be’s, and experienced climbers.

Vice/Virtue - Why You Should Go

It’s hard to ignore a person so committed to both her virtues and vices. That type of person is passionate about what they do, and couldn’t hide that passion if they tried (or spent a lifetime trying to learn how). It’s an infective kind of spirit, much like that experienced at The Adventurists’ blog.

Like The Adventurist, Summer Robinson brings us insight into a world that can come only from first-hand experience. For the initiated she is a reliable resource for climbing news and gear reports (among other useful topics); for the uninitiated, she provides an opportunity for exploration into an unknown and exciting world.

Summing Up Vice/Virtue

There’s a lot going on at Vice/Virtue, and a lot of ways to translate the interest of this passionately maintained blog, but one of the best things about it is Summer’s spirit of independence that is so obvious when you read her posts. Not only is hers an independent sport, but Summer works hard to maintain the rights and independence of others in it and related to it by openly discussing controversial topics. Hers is a blog with high interest inside and outside of her niche, written by a woman with a refreshing pride and confidence in her point of view.

Go here to check out Vice/Virtue.

Mary Ward
Do You Digg It!
Blog Review Team
Do You Digg It! © 2009

Where to Find The Adventurist:
Blog URL: http://skinnymoose.com/adventurist/
Category: Adventure, Outdoors

The Adventurist

If you are, or have ever dreamt of being, an alpine mountain climber or all around outdoor enthusiast, Jason Hendricks’ The Adventurist is a blog you’ll want to read. Jason brings the world of outdoor adventure into your home daily (often several times a day) by chronicling the lives and times of alpine climbers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers like himself.

The Adventurist - Why You Should Go

Jason’s blog is a must-read for people who share his passion for adventure, climbing and the outdoors. And being that his is among the top mountaineering and adventure blogs in the world, there’s a good chance those of you who share that passion are already regular readers of Jason’s.

Perhaps what is more impressive, though, is that The Adventurist is equally appealing to those of us who are—shall we say, less physically motivated (politically correct enough for you?)? Jason writes interesting posts that really let you see and feel the adventure through the eyes and ears of climbers and outdoorsmen and women from all over the world. He gives you the opportunity to learn things about the sport that you never even knew you wanted to know, including posts and first-hand accounts from premier climbers—like Alan Arnette of Mt. Everest fame (covering major climbs is one of the primary talents of the blog, including an almost 90-post account of Everest 2008).

Summing Up The Adventurist

Some of us are doers and some of us are dreamers, and even those of us who would never dream of climbing a place as inhospitable as Mt. Everest still feel a draw and some level of connection to it. For both types The Adventurist provides insight and interest into a world that only the doers can take you to. Join Jason and let him take you to the heights of the world, and go along with him, in his words, “From Mt Everest To The Poles: Exploring Adventure One Trip At A Time‚Ķ”

Go here to check out The Adventurist.

Mary Ward
Do You Digg It!
Blog Review Team
Do You Digg It! © 2009