Category Archives: hiking

Social Trails Beyond the Forest

Posted on February 12, 2017 by jbhousephotography

Most land management professionals and many recreation professionals know what a social trail is, but in case you’re reading this and don’t have that sort of background social trails (less politely known as herd trails) are trails that develop between … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure Part Five

Posted on December 26, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Even as he rolled past the secretary’s desk he knew he’d been unprofessional, but just then, as he banged on the down button of the elevator he didn’t particularly care. He’d never been much of one for working out before … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure Part 4

Posted on December 21, 2016 by jbhousephotography

The following morning Dodd decided it was time to bite the bullet and get Scott in to discuss the issue.  Knowing that Scott was one of the rare people who preferred to still speak via the phone rather than by … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure Part 2

Posted on December 5, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Scott slipped into the back of the classroom and put his flatbread chicken sandwich down on the desk.  Having been in master’s program courses with Dodd he knew that the actual students would be expected to sit at the front, … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure Pt 1

Posted on November 28, 2016 by jbhousephotography

He looked out the window of his PhD advisors office and sighed. “It’s autumn, and look at those leaves.  Two years ago, I was out there in it. Walking across the North East, following creeks finding my way over the … Continue reading →

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Canyon Dream

Posted on November 20, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Deep deep down That canyon is still there Beneath bayou mud And autumn snow   Her river runs Within my blood To never reach The sea   Salt Cedar Cheat grass And Vegas Suck her dry   And I May … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Weekend 4th of July 2011

Posted on July 2, 2016 by jbhousephotography

Five years ago I was working in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York State with the Department of Environmental Conservation as what was called a “back country steward”.  Essentially this meant that I spent my workweek in the forested … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Bells Part Seven

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jbhousephotography

“Well, that was curious.” Philip Quan said looking up from his USFS issued radio. Sarah, the most Masters level student from Quan’s team glanced towards him and then returned her eye to the spotting scope she was using to watch … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Bells Part Six

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jbhousephotography

“8034, I’m seeing a great deal of smoke coming off the fire between you and your trailhead.” “I’m starting to see wisps of it myself.  This really doesn’t look good.  I’m going to be honest, I don’t know the current … Continue reading →

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How I write Fiction

Posted on April 15, 2016 by jbhousephotography

How I write fiction- Joshua House I realize that all authors of fiction write it in different ways.  Many still write long hand and then have it transcribed, or transcribe it themselves.  Others write simply on a word processor, typewriter … Continue reading →

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