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My name is Jack Althoff. I was asked to be a guest blogger for Brazos this summer due to my love of the outdoors. I grew up in the city of Chicago, but spent most of my life looking for the best fishing spots outside the city, primarily on the many lakes of Wisconsin. I’m naturally inclined towards building and fixing things and have a great respect for Mother Nature. I was in the Marines when I was younger and take great pride in our country. I love fly fishing new streams with my clumsy waders, three boxes of flies...

Here's the original article by Dan Crane   Everyone needs something or someone to lean on for support once in a while. Backcountry explorers are no different, whether it is a pair of telescoping hiking poles or simply a thick stick picked up along the trail. A pole or stick can assist with a wide range of backcountry situations from crossing a beaver dam to descending a mountain. This extra support becomes even more important as one gets older when the knee and hip joints need relief from the stress caused from hours of hiking over arduous terrain.   Although most hikers use the typical high-tech...

With all the walking sticks we offer, how do you tell which one is right for you? Our most popular stick by far is the Free Form Hickory. But why do people love it and is it the one for you? Check out its main benefits and find out if it would be a good fit for you! Helps you look youngerSome reviewers (even those in their 90s) report loving this stick because it gives them a more youthful appearance than a cane. Keeps you balanced on rough trails and wilderness hikesMany people use the Free Form Hickory as a hiking...

Whether you like to walk your neighborhood streets, forest preserve trails or along the beach, a walking stick is not only a great way to keep your balance, but used in the right way, it can increase the value of your workout. Virtually any walking stick will boost your walk’s energy-burning efficiency, since you’re using otherwise sedentary parts of your body (arm, forearm, and shoulder) to move a walking aid that weighs anywhere from one to two pounds. However, the health benefits of using walking sticks is amplified when two walking sticks are used, because at that point, the entire...