Category Archives: Off Grid

Articles about living or experiencing a lifestyle disconnected from or reduced dependent upon the power grid. Posts include using alternative energy including solar, wind and hydroelectric power. In addition, posts about an off-grid lifestyle including gardening, home-shelter construction, and the joys and challenges of living off-line.

Appalachian Trail Tech: Challenges and Positives of Mobile Technology

Appalachian Trail tech can benefit and hike in a remote trail section.

Appalachian Trail tech is negatively and positively impacting AT use. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is the world’s longest hiking-only path, stretching nearly 2,200 miles through 14 states, from Georgia to Maine. This historic trail attracts over 3 million hikers every year. For hearty souls attempting the entire length, March is particularly popular at Springer Mountain. […]

Off-Grid Investing: Smart Ways to Build Long-Term Wealth

Off-Grid Investing

Individuals who embrace an ecocentric mindset are pursuing a greener world and building financial security through off-grid investing. These investors are managing portfolios that encompass eco-stocks, green bonds, and renewable energy funds. For some, investing and living an off-grid lifestyle is going all in on environmental sustainability. Sustainable wealth is an investment strategy that utilizes […]

Embracing a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle. Homesteading and Off Grid Living

Self-Sufficient Lifestyle Homestead cabin

Increasingly individuals and families are tired of the rat race and are embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle. A daily life of maintaining a simpler pace and living off the land. Accordingly, this lifestyle involves learning and developing skills and resources to meet their basic needs and thrive. It involves creating a sustainable and fulfilling life through […]

Electrical Blackout Meal Preparation. Cooking the Old-fashioned Way. 

Fallen tree across powerline creates electrical blackout

A power outage for many Americans means hardship. Especially when it comes to cooking a meal. In the past, toasters, microwaves, and electric ovens didn’t exist, yet people successfully cooked hearty, flavorful meals for their families. Tasty meal preparation during an electrical blackout can be a simple and enjoyable experience.  Electrical cooking appliances ended daily […]