Philip Werner

3 weeks ago | sectionhiker.com | Philip Werner

Sporks are one of the camping and backpacking industry’s greatest inventions. It’s a wonder that they’re not more widely used since having multifunction utensils would be a great way to reduce plastic utensils polluting our oceans and urban landscape. Perhaps more amazing is the amount of creativity and design ingenuity that manufacturers have applied to making different types and styles of sporks to fit different needs and preferences. Here are the backpacking sporks we recommend.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Philip Werner

12 hours agoKey Points We’ve all been there. A few too many skipped waterings and your plant is wilting or dropping leaves. You try watering and the water sheds right off the top of the soil, which has turned hard and crusty. Or you discovered some old, bagged soil (yay!) but it’s as dry as dust and won't …

3 weeks ago | sectionhiker.com | Philip Werner

Mt Mansfield is the tallest mountain in Vermont and is covered with many great trails, in addition to the Long Trail, the first national scenic trail created in the United States. I’ve been on a quest to hike all of the trails on the peak since last year, as part of the Long Trail Side-to-Side List of 88 trails leading to the Long Trail from the east and west.

3 weeks ago | sectionhiker.com | Philip Werner

From simple GPS units to smartphone apps and safety devices, trail technology is making hiking safer and more accessible for older hikers. This guide will introduce you to some of the best tech options suited for mature hikers, explaining how they work and why they matter. Why Technology Matters for Older HikersHiking is a wonderful way for people over 60 to stay active, enjoy nature, and boost mental and physical health.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Philip Werner

10 hours agoCustomers who are at least 55 years old can sign up for a new plan that's cheaper than the carrier's standard plans -- and is available across the US. AT&T has debuted its new phone plan for seniors, offering service at a reduced price for customers 55 years old and up. (Yes, Gen X, that's you -- or …