John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 07/06/2026125 miles on the Arizona Trail through the Coconino and Tonto National Forests. I had a close encounter with a rattlesnake, listened to the birds sing at sunrise, and had to traverse some long distances between water sources. Overall, a great start to the summer hiking season! 1562
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Completed 130 miles in South Dakota this week on the Centennial Trail thru Black Hills Nat’l Forest and numerous state parks. Bison, pronghorns, prairie dogs, snakes, hawks, and an endless landscape of Ponderosa Pine and Prairie. Incredible skies, enchanting forests. 10/10 recommend. #GoOutside 0573
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Tomorrow afternoon I’ll begin my latest 130 mile solo wilderness hike on South Dakota’s Centennial Trail, including a side trip to Mt. Rushmore. Track my GPS here: share.garmin.com/BammBamm What I packed can be viewed here: lighterpack.com/r/nfxqx3 #GoOutside #CentennialTrail #MentalHealth 3546329
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Have you ever sat in total silence and just absorbed the whispers of the natural world? I highly recommend canoeing the Tea Lakes of Algonquin Prov. Park in Ontario. The inner peace we often lose in our lives is waiting for you, wrapped up in sunset-colored ribbon. #GoOutside 1544
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Make the most of America’s National Parks and #GoOutside. Kayaking and hiking Olympic Park in Washington this week, enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer. 4661
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 20/07/2025Hit the Appalachian Trail this weekend. Nature is my medicine. #GoOutside 1862825
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 09/06/2025You don’t need decades to change a city into a more bike-friendly community - you need political will. www.westerncity.com/article/thes...westerncity.comThese two cities became biking oases. Could yours be next? - Western City MagazineCity officials in Davis and Emeryville found a way to make their communities happier, safer, and cleaner while also reducing ... 19718
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Happy #NationalHikingDay to all who celebrate. Starting a thread of the best hiking in our communities. Reply with your favorite trail, its distance, location, and a pic from the trail and I’ll join one reply for a hike next year. Hope to see many of you on the trail in 2025! #GoOutside 81354
John J. Bauters @johnbauters.bsky.social · 07/11/2024Hi Everyone. I’m on a restorative hike in the desert these next few days but I’m preparing to make this space my new online home for discussions on sustainability, transportation, conservation, and mental wellness. #GoOutside today - bring a friend! 🌵 91769
Reposted by John J. BautersThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 07/11/2023New episode up! We rode the bike lanes of Emeryville, California, with the city's mayor, John Bauters. He told us what elected officials really need to build an active transportation network: "I think political will is probably the biggest barrier." thewaroncars.org/2023/11/07/1... 825035