Traveling Ted is a blog that takes readers along on my adventures hiking, canoeing, skiing, and international backpacking. Many blogs focus on one aspect of backpacking, but I tackle both the outdoor adventure side and international exploration as well.
It’s so important to take a vacation and get away every now and then. For a number of people, though, taking a vacation can seem like a pricey event. This isn’t how it has to be. Saving money on holidays is very possible. Here are several suggestions. Don’t pay airline fees Some airlines charge you […]
On an Allagash River adventure, we took time out at one campsite near the end of the trip, to get a quick lesson on canoe poling. Our guide for the trip, Chip Cochrane from Allagash Canoe Trips, is a canoe poling legend. He has dominated the world of competitive poling for over twenty years according […]
After a year hiatus thanks to last year’s cancellation due to an unseasonable warming spell, the American Birkebeiner Cross-country ski Marathon (the Birkie) was back. I completed my fifth Birkie this year. Below are GoPro action pictures and videos from my adventure with a Hero5 black attached via the head mount. Very few GoPros on […]
When doing research for Acadia National Park, I was disappointed that no backcountry camping was allowed in the park. Overnight backpacking is my preferred method for lodging and exploring a park. I can see why since Mt. Dessert Island is small, and Acadia receives hordes of visitors each year. If they allowed backpacking, it would […]
The American Birkebeiner (Birkie) is of course king when it comes to Wisconsin cross-country ski trails. It is hard to beat a 55 kilometer trail traversing through the Wisconsin northwoods. However, the state boasts an incredible network of skiing trails. I have been skiing in Wisconsin for over 30 years, and I am still finding […]
The cross-country ski season is quite short. Late December through early March goes by quick for Nordic ski enthusiasts. The quality of the snow during this period is not always ideal. When you get the perfect snow conditions on a great trail system, it makes for a memorable day. This combination happens often at the […]
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park to protect a river system. One paddle stroke on the Current or Jack’s Fork, and you will understand why. The rivers are spring fed with crystal clear water, hundred foot limestone cliffs hover beautifully over the river, and forested hills roll away in the distance […]
Few more places on earth are as storied and iconic as America’s playground. People in the mood for adventure, fun, and a little risk will love the desert city of Las Vegas, NV. It’s the town everyone should visit at least once in their life and almost everyone goes back three or four times more. […]
This year the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show comes to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on February 10 and 11. It is a great opportunity to get ideas and inspiration for your next adventure and to get information from local tourist bureaus, adventure companies, and lodging groups. I have been attending for several years […]
Maine is well known for its lobsters. Visitors flock to the coast to enjoy the fresh catch. Have you ever been curious to know how this delicious piece of seafood got to your plate? How about what it is like to live the life of a Maine lobsterman? Billy Joel once sang that Captain Jack […]
