While backpacking down to the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon National Park, hikers go through ten different geologic strata. A good way of remembering these ten layers is by this phrase formed by the first letter in the acronym of the ten different strata: “Know The Canyon’s History, Study Rocks Made By Time”: Kaibab, [...]
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The rugged Great Smoky Mountains from Mt. Sterling
From the observation tower at Mt. Sterling, this pictures shows the rugged Great Smoky Mountains along the North Carolina and Tennessee border. Although the Appalachian Mountains are smaller and more wore down than their western counterparts, don’t tell that to any of the hikers who frequent the many trails in the fantastic national park. The [...]
Black Friday gift ideas for your outdoor adventure traveler
Another Black Friday is looming on the other side of Thanksgiving and the unofficial beginning of the Christmas shopping season has begun. No need to head out and fight the crowds at Best Buy, Walmart, and Target if an outdoor adventure traveler is on your gift list. Check out these five great Christmas present ideas [...]
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness backcountry photo essay
I have written and posted extensively about the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area after returning from a three day hike last month. I have posted about the fall colors both at Lake in the Clouds and in the woods, I have posted about the wonderful backcountry camping, and I have written a post about an amazing [...]
Harney Peak in the Black Hills photo essay
Harney Peak in the Black Elk Wilderness section of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota is the highest mountain in the United States, at 7,242 feet, east of the Rocky Mountains. There are nine mountains in South Dakota higher than the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, which is Mt. Mitchell in [...]
Snow covered Custer State Park
Some do not care for winter and the snow and cold temperatures, but with adventure travel and photography, winter and snow just adds a new dimension. Skiing of course is the main winter activity, but winter backpacking is also a great activity. One great aspect about winter backpacking is you do not have to worry [...]
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness backcountry camping and cabins
The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers some of the best backpacking and backcountry camping in the Midwest. Hiking and camping go hand in hand. For a place to be considered a great hiking destination it needs an impressive trail system with good camping. I have already covered [...]
Hiking the North Country National Scenic Trail in Michigan and Wisconsin
The most notable and famous national hiking trail is the Appalachian Trail, but it is not the longest. The longest trail is the North Country National Scenic Trail which begins at Crown Point, New York in the Adirondacks and ends at the Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota. When completed, the trail will cover [...]
A superior sunset in the Porcupine Mountains State Park
I had a tough choice recently while on a hiking adventure in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I had just completed the Little Carp River Trail and followed the river to its mouth and confluence with Lake Superior. I could either loop back on the Big Carp River [...]
Porcupine Mountains in Upper Peninsula, Michigan fall color photo essay
The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best subjects for a fall color photo essay in the Midwest, the United States, and the even the world. The most amazing overlook in the park is the Lake of the Clouds. The spector of the fall foliage is so intense [...]
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Life after dropping out of Nomadic Samuel’s top 100 travel blogs
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Anaconda envy in the Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana
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Fall foliage at Lake of the Clouds simply stunning
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Osa Travel with Felix Menocal in Corcovado, Costa Rica: a cautionary tale
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A visit to Mt. Rushmore to cool off the scorching hot 4th of July
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Chao Phraya wat in Bangkok Thailand
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Welcome to the Hotel California in Rancho Mirage
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Perfume River boat in Vietnam
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Illinois Beach State Park Dead River
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Enjoying an outdoor café in Caen, France
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Ted Nelson: Yes, it is nice to have a guide, so you can go str...
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