Luke Taylor

For much of the country, March 15 marked the official beginning of quarantine. That morning, I took to the woods with two of my good friends.  I figured the three of us could manage to spend the day outside together without breaching the recommended distance of 6 feet. Our text thread from the night before […]

Being confined to your living space during a pandemic can be stressful, especially in such indefinite and uncertain times. It can also be fun and inspiring. While the news cycle and Netflix are easy ways to stave off boredom, there are countless non-digital ways to entertain ourselves in our own backyards.  Bushcraft projects are a good […]

 The storefront on Ives St. is mostly a revolving showroom of many styles of e-bikes. The bikes on display are not for sale. Potential buyers are encouraged to come in for a test ride, then order one that fits their needs. “So e-bikes are more of a bicycle than a moped or a motorcycle?” I […]

Last fall, I accompanied my son on a hike with his Cub Scout pack in the woods of the Arcadia Management Area. Boys in blue and tan uniforms led the way while parents followed and observed from close behind. The night before, my son and I flipped through his Cub Scout Bear Handbook for info […]