Nelson Shogren
Contributing Writer
Nelson Shogren with a Greenland kayak paddle - Nelson Shogren
Nelson Shogren spends a large amount of time outdoors, paddling kayaks and canoes, hiking, backpacking, camping, road and mountain biking, with a main objective of exploring. He was a communications specialist for a large U.S. telephone company and holds a B.A. in journalism. Shogren has traveled and explored areas of China, Chile, Namibia, Canada, and various portions of the United States and Alaska. He has a pair of hiking shoes that have walked on five continents and been wave-lapped by five different oceans.
Latest Articles
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Country Road Bicycling is Getting Off the Beaten Path
Cyclists wanting to venture off familiar routes and trails will find a wide variety of scenery and excitement by exploring country roads in rural settings.
Sep 2, 2010
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Pelee Island, A Great Escape to Southern Canada
Pelee Island in southern Ontario, Canada, is a perfect getaway for travelers who are very serious about getting away.
Jul 7, 2010
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How to Have Maintenance-Free Recreation
Selecting maintenance-free outdoor equipment will enhance travelers' journeys, keep the environment greener, and enable a higher level of physical fitness along the way.
Mar 9, 2010
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Go on Safari in Ohio, USA
The Wilds is a dynamic and safe natural setting for many endangered wild animals. Rhinoceroses, oryxes, Bactrian camels, Asian deer and antelope roam freely in the Wilds.
Feb 23, 2010
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Urban Exploring on the Natural Side
Finding natural areas within a city can be fun and rewarding. This can be accomplished by looking for where these special areas are hiding.
Feb 17, 2010
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Pick Up a Little Litter on That Next Walk
Litter and trash can make a picture-perfect landscape intolerable, but there are several ways to get rid of these eyesores.
Feb 8, 2010
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Trekking Poles Add Performance to Hiking
Using trekking poles adds a new dimension to walking and hiking, converting a backcountry hiker to human four-wheel drive and making the trek more fun.
Jan 30, 2010
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Where to Pack Extra Gear for a Cycling Trip
Long distance cycling trips require bringing along things to eat, drink, wear and do. There are many ways to pack gear on a bike.
Jan 22, 2010
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Take an Adventure in Expeditionary Vehicles
There are several means of transporting explorers into the wilderness. Getting there is half the fun and exploring with an expeditionary vehicle adds flavor to the fun.
Jan 19, 2010
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City Cyclers See More Sites
Riding a bicycle to explore a city will add whole new dimensions to the adventure. Cyclists will see more, hear more and experience far more than driving a car.
Jan 17, 2010
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