River & Trail Talk

This is written from the perspective of a new mom, with a 1 year old.When I was pregnant, I shared with a friend that I envisioned hiking often with my baby, while he napped. I followed up by saying I was probably naive to be planning for that but he replied with the best advice: “If you want to do it, just do it. Don’t let other people’s lifestyles or plans dictate yours.” That advice extends bey …

Our wallet and the environment benefits greatly when we take care of our hiking boots. Regular cleaning extends their life so you can enjoy many years with your hiking footwear. Our hiking boots are built for use but can prematurely wear down when not taken care of.Ideally we are allowing our boots to dry completely between uses or we are cleaning our boots after every muddy trek. We understand th …

What do the woods, the shore and the side of the highway have in common? Trash. A completely unnecessary and absolutely ridiculous amount of trash. Mixed in with the beauty of the outdoors, litter is an unfortunate sight that can overshadow your time outside. Perhaps you stare at it intently, with a little sadness, but ultimately - it can be an easier choice to ignore it and carry on. However …

When you enter River & Trail, there is always a pack wall in sight. ‘Pack’, as in Backpacks, not as in a pack of wolves. Although not unlike a wolf pack, the wall sometimes migrates throughout the store, but it is a staple under our roof. Among that layout of adventure opportunities, one brand dominates the scene: Osprey.When a customer is in search of a new pack, (albeit for their daily commute o …

Spring is in the air! The thought of spring may invite visions of flowers and sunshine to your daydreams but let’s ground ourselves for a minute as there is a more prevalent and dirty thought to attend to. Mud. So. Much. Mud. As we phase out of winter, the temperature can fluctuate a lot, inciting an awkward dance between ice and mud. While spring is great for many things, it’s not an …