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Blue tit and great tit on a tube feeder hanging from a frosty branch, above a shallow dish of water on a winter morningNature

How to Feed Birds in Winter Without Harming Them

Black-oil sunflower, suet in cool weather only, feeders cleaned every two weeks: how to feed backyard birds in winter, plus bears, cats, and windows.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··15 min

Two people seen from behind on a hill at night, facing a pink and red glow rising from the horizon under a starry skyNature

Northern Lights Forecast: Will You See Them?

Kp index, NOAA forecasts and alerts, geomagnetic latitude: how to tell whether the northern lights will be visible where you live, by eye or by phone.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··14 min

A woman trail running along a grassy ridgeline in early morning light, seen from behind, wearing a hydration vest, misty hills belowTrail running

First Trail Race: Your Training Plan

Training for your first trail race: a four-phase plan, climbs and descents, recovery, the taper, plus France’s health pass if you’re racing there.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··8 min

An open-water swimmer in a black fullsuit and orange swim cap, mid freestyle stroke in a gray-green ocean, an orange swim buoy trailing behindOcean

Wetsuit Thickness: 3/2, 4/3, or 5/4?

3/2, 4/3, 5/4: which wetsuit thickness for which water temperature, when to add booties, gloves, and a hood, and how warm the water gets along US coasts.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··8 min

Two snowshoers seen from behind on a marked trail through a snowy fir forest, poles in hand, in soft winter lightSnow

Snowshoe Size, Bindings, Poles, and Safety

New to snowshoeing? How to pick the right size for your weight and the snow, plus bindings, poles, marked trails in France, and the avalanche risk.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··7 min

Empty road running toward red sandstone cliffs at sunrise, under a clear sky, with no vehicles or road signsDestinations

Park Reservations and Passes for US Residents

Rocky Mountain kept timed entry in 2026; Yosemite, Arches and Glacier dropped it. Plus the $80 resident pass, fee-free days and what foreign guests pay.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··9 min

Ridgeline trail winding up toward a rocky summit under a clear but stormy sky, the long climb plainly visible, with nobody on itTrail running

Comparing Trail Races When the Climbing Differs

100 m of climbing counts as 1 km: how to figure a trail race’s km-effort, read its ITRA points, and what the rule misses: downhills and rough terrain.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··8 min

Woman hiker seen from behind on a mountain trail next to a wooden national park boundary sign, alpine meadows and rocky peaks in the distanceDestinations

French National Park Rules, Park by Park

Dogs, bivouacking, campfires, drones, and foraging: the rules in the core of each French national park, park by park, straight from the parks’ websites.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··10 min

Groomed cross-country ski trail through a sunny, snow-covered fir forest, with two parallel tracks on the left and a wide smooth lane on the rightSnow

Cross-Country Skiing: Classic or Skate?

Classic or skate skiing? How the technique and gear differ, how long your poles should be, France’s 2026-2027 Nordic pass, and your first time out.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··7 min

A woman surfer seen from behind walking along the water's edge on a sandy beach, a foam beginner board under her arm, in soft morning lightOcean

Surfboard Volume: The Formula and Charts

How to calculate surfboard volume: your weight times a coefficient for your skill level, the charts from Firewire and Lost, and how shape changes the math.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··8 min

A touring kayak and an open canoe gliding side by side on a calm, forest-lined lake early in the morning, paddlers in PFDs seen from behindPaddling

Canoe or Kayak: Paddle, Position, and Uses

Canoe or kayak for your first time out? Single vs. double paddle, position, cargo space, family trips, rentals, and the gear French law requires.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··10 min

A canoe loaded with waterproof barrels pulled up on a pebble beach beside a calm river at sunset, golden limestone cliffs behind itPaddling

Canoe Camping: Two Days Down a French River

How to canoe a French river over two days: pick a calm route, reserve a bivouac spot, pack the boat, and handle a capsize. With the Ardèche as an example.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··7 min

A woman running on a fall forest trail, seen from behind, attached by a bungee line to a dog in a pulling harness running ahead of herActivities

Canicross: Getting Started With Your Dog

New to canicross? The harness, belt, and bungee line, how old your dog should be, first runs, the heat risk, French race rules, and why to join a club.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··9 min

An adult and a child seen from behind at a window overlooking a frosty yard, with binoculars, a tally sheet, and a steaming mugNature

Winter Bird Counts: How to Take Part

The Christmas Bird Count runs December 14 to January 5: how it works, how to count without double-counting, and the winter counts in Europe.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··9 min

Narrow path running alongside a small irrigation channel on a lush green laurel forest slope, with light mist in the valley belowDestinations

Madeira’s New Trail Reservation Rules for 2026

Since 2026, every official trail in Madeira requires a reservation for a 30-minute slot on SIMplifica, at €4.50. How it works, plus seven official hikes.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··8 min

A wide sandy tidal flat at low tide at sunrise, with tide pools and sand ripples, the ocean far off, and seaweed-covered rocks in the foregroundOcean

Understanding the Rise and Fall of the Tide

High and low tide, tidal range, France’s coefficient from 20 to 120, and the rule of twelfths with an example: how tides work and where to find tide times.

Portrait of Nolwenn BastideNolwenn Bastide··8 min