Man Made: Surviving Outdoors

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Joel Stein attempts to become a Boy Scout as an adult, in an excerpt from his hilarious new book.

Guestpost #70: Steve Hobbs – Ten things I've learned (and loved) to do as a kid growing up in conserved nature

Note: Steve is a repeat poster, and got me “Freshly Pressed”…so thanks Steve! In addition to his passion for comedy, Steve’s an avid fan of spending time in nature – in addition to camping regularly and having worked at an educational nature-oriented day camp, he grew up backing onto a large conservation area in Markham. [...]

One for the Netflix Queue: Old Joy

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A touching movie about two old friends getting older, and pre-fatherhood angst.

Two Men, a Canoe, and Large Blue Bundles

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After moving to a new neighborhood, S. Grady Barrett struggled to fit in, so his father took him camping and taught him how to survive.

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Why Was My Voice So Small?

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An 8-year-old child of divorce, Thom wanted approval from his Scoutmaster. Instead, he was preyed on. Fifty years later, the effects of the abuse still loom large.

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Not a Happy Camper

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Are we wusses for opting out of male-bonding rituals?

Pre-School Campout

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I would spend a cold February night camping out in a church parking lot in hopes of getting my kids into a highly coveted preschool.

Urban Camping

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The backyard becomes a campground when a tent goes up alongside the driveway.