sales

Hey guys...I heard that there was a SALE going on at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. I visited the store (in Nashville) and got a chance to check it out. The way I see it...there still might be some goodies left for you to get! Go now before you come to your senses and …

Winter is here let's go outdoors!!

Good Day everyone,

It's that time to head outdoors and to enjoy the great sights with out those pesky bugs smacking you in the face or buzzing in your ear. Yes, it may be cold but after packing on that gear and hiking down that trail you get hot and this weather helps to …

Kershaw Centofante Knife

My first impressions on this little guy: Its very small. When I first held it I kinda felt that it was going to be one of those "fancy schmancy" knives. Boy was I wrong. The Centofante is very durable and very sharp. Stout almost. The assisted opening blade is very …

Great News!!!!

Hello Readers,

I have some great news to inform you about. My wife and I opened a Christmas card on Christmas Day to find out that our baby is a BOY!!!!

I hope everyone is having a great a wondrous holiday even with the economy issues going into the gutter.

FYI- KB toys is …

The Great Shoe Hunt Part 3 of 3

This article is a continuation from the past two weeks to get more details about The Great Shoe Hunt Part 1 of 3 and The Great Shoe Hunt Part 2 of 3 check our blog. http://www.venturetree.net/

Blog Posting Delay

Hello Readers,

I am sorry for the lack of post. I have had some recent family crisis that came up and have not been able to focus on Venture Tree.

Hope all our readers and their families have a great and wonderful holiday. Bentley - VentureTree Team

The Great Shoe Hunt Part 2 of 3

This article is a contnuation from the week prior to get more details about The Great Shoe Hunt Part 1 of 3 check our blog. http://www.venturetree.net/

I am going to answer the above questions. I was struggling to narrow down the type of shoe. I first was focusing on day …

The Great Shoe Hunt Part 1 of 3

As I mentioned in the Memphis Anniversary Trip article, my day hiking shoes have bit the dust. My first pair of hiking shoes were the Salomon Function and after two pairs of them, and having the soft tread worn off them, snagging the mesh outer layer on a tree stump, it …

Nite Ize S Biner Review

Let's face it, it's not often that you find one of those doo dads that make it in your list of things you just gotta have... At least not nowadays when everything marketed is a doo dad craving for your attention. Sometimes its the simple things that really speak to us.

Memphis Anniversary Trip

Welcome to fall everyone,

Post update

Good day Everyone,

Post has been delayed a couple of days. My wife and I just got back from a great but short trip to Memphis. Keep an eye out for the post it will be posted soon. There are some new photos on our myspace page that were taken on the trip. I would have …

Tennessee State Park Calendar of Events

Good Day Everyone,

Here is the new listing of fall activities that the Tennessee State Parks will be hosting in October.
Come out to play and support our local and state parks!!!

Calendar of Events for October

Natchez Trace September 15 - November 15 Fall Color Pontoon …

Fall Hiking

It is that time of the year when the trees show their true colors and those darn pesky bugs decide to go on vacation. Yes, I am talking about Fall. It is a perfect time to go backpacking, day hiking, car camping and much much more.

I prefer to head to the mountains of …

Unnecessary Essentials

What can be considered unnecessary in the backcountry, great outdoors, on the river? We are looking for those things that you should and know that you should not be carrying with you. For example has anyone lost their wallet on a rafting trip or lost the keys to their …

Leatherman c302 | Review

Not too many knives catch my attention these days, especially because I'm real picky about my blades and partly because I have so many that I had to stop buying them. So when my brother gave me a knife for being a groomsman at his wedding I was pleasantly surprised and …

Tennessee State Park Calendar of Events

Good Day Everyone,

Here is the new listing of fall activities that the Tennessee State Parks will be hosting in October.
Come out to play and support our local and state parks!!!

Calendar of Events for October

Natchez Trace September 15 - November 15 Fall Color Pontoon …

21St Annual Nashville Greek Festival

REI's Labor Day Sale

Patagonia Gear Sale

Hey Gearheads,

I am a big fan of patagonia gear do to the fact that when I needed that extra warmth or protection, it worked. I am also one of those gearheads that has a rather limited budget and I know how much gear can cost the average adventurer. I am here to let you …

Lock 4 Mountain Bike Trail

Hey everyone,

I just got back from going to Lock 4 in Gallatin, TN. Man it is a nice but tricky course. I had a few close calls and yes I did have to hug a tree to keep from eating dirt. Lock 4 gives you a real challenging course. I especially like the section where you …