Old Trails, New Tales
We’re just back from a family party in Buffalo, followed by a canoe camping trip to Algonquin Provincial Park. The family party marked a bunch of occasions: a graduation, a …
Cabins / Food and Drink / Misc / PATC Cabins / Virginia
Turn Back The Clock
I often chase adventure in far way places, but sometimes I find it right next door. A few of the nearby opportunities are obvious–like the trails of Shenandoah National Park–and …
Maryland / Packrafting / Paddling / Pennsylvania / USA
Artificial Intelligence
My buddy Lou and I are just back from a weekend of paddling. On Saturday, we ran the Lower Yough in Pennsylvania, a staple east coast summer run. Our plan …
Alaska / USA / Washington
Bonus Day
We first heard the term “bonus day” during a fly-in trip to Alaska a few years back. We had gotten an InReach (satellite) message that our plane would be late …
Fire and Ice
We always seek contrast in our travels, but we’ve never done it quite like we did this summer. The Arctic and the Tropics are worlds apart (sort of), but what …
Climbs, Castles, and Cures
The Adirondacks in upstate New York are one of our favorite destinations, and we get up here most every winter. The trails, lean-tos, and climbing routes are mostly familiar to …
France / International / Italy / Switzerland
Return Engagement
Souzz and I marked 25 years of marriage this year, a life’s partnership that started at—of all places—a putt-putt course. Our meet-up was arranged by our friend Michele, who is …
You’re Welcome!
We’ve always loved taking bike trips on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It’s scenic, relatively flat, full of bird life, and packed with interesting culture and history. We’ve been on rides out …
“You Do Your Part and I’ll Do Mine.”
Last year, I wrote a blog post about visiting a local historical site, Abingdon Plantation, which is hidden away along my regular bike route. In that post, I included a …
Surprise Party
Souzz asked me how I wanted to celebrate my birthday this year, and I said I’d like to spend the night on the ground. I guess that makes me a …