Posted on October 3, 2021
In Adventure travel, United States
A Chicago fall colors guide
With September turning into October and the temperatures starting to dip, beautiful fall colors are not far away. While the best place to see fall…
Read MoreBlogs - Page 7 of 126
Posted on September 18, 2021
In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States
Summer of outdoor adventure cancel culture is nature’s way of telling you
Is the summer of 2021 outdoor adventure cancel culture a warning about our environment or is it already too late? When I mention cancel culture,…
Read More
Posted on August 28, 2021
In Adventure travel, United States
Top 4 Beaches in North Carolina
Summer is almost over and, if you’re anything like me, you can’t help thinking it’s gone by far too quickly. Luckily, there’s still some time…
Read More
Posted on August 21, 2021
In Adventure travel, snorkeling, United States, wildlife safaris
Swim with manatees Crystal River Florida on the Plantation
Several years ago, I visited Crystal River, Florida and had the pleasure of canoeing with manatees as they flocked for warmth in Three Sisters Springs.…
Read More
Posted on July 20, 2021
In Adventure travel, fishing, hiking, Road trip, Scenic drive, United States
Killing time at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
I had a day to kill on my week long spring break adventure in Missouri. I recently completed an Eleven Point River two night canoe…
Read More
Posted on June 23, 2021
In Adventure travel, camping, Canoeing, United States
Eleven Point River float trips is a ten
My first question when I heard about the Eleven Point River was why they just did not round down the name to ten. The answer…
Read More
Posted on May 26, 2021
In Adventure travel, Gear review
Let Vont light up your campsite this summer
Memorial Day is the official beginning of the summer, so the summer camping season is right ahead of us. It is time to upgrade your…
Read More
Posted on May 8, 2021
In Adventure travel, fishing, United States
Current River fishing adventure for smallmouth bass
I have paddled the Current River and Jacks Fork Rivers in Missouri for decades. As many times as I have canoed these scenic rivers, I…
Read More
Posted on April 10, 2021
In Adventure travel, cross country skiing, United States
Valentine’s Day cross-country skiing frostbite finger massacre
Valentine’s Day for most means love, a celebration of a relationship, and an appreciation of one’s partner. For Chicago mafia history buffs, the day is…
Read More
Posted on January 31, 2021
In Adventure travel, rideshare
Why Uber sucks: Strike three and you are out
The gig economy has been my ticket to decent earnings and flexible schedules in order to allow travel. I substitute teach and drive for ride…
Read More
