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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Posted on December 31, 2020
In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States
Chicago River Christmas paddle ends 2020 on a positive note
The difficult year that is and was 2020 is well document. The Coronavirus Pandemic has touched every facet of our lives and made an indelible…
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Posted on December 28, 2020
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
Kettle Moraine North Ice Age Trail backpacking adventure
Returning to old haunts years after the adventure is a favorite option of mine. I used to backpack the Kettle Moraines with my dad growing…
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Posted on December 8, 2020
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
Kettle Moraine backpacking shelters adventure
With the winter of our Covid discontent on the horizon, I wanted to backpack, hike, and camp one more time. I settled on a Kettle…
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Posted on November 8, 2020
In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States
North Fork Flambeau River canoeing below the dam
After two nights camping and exploring the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, our group switched gears and enjoyed a thrilling day Flambeau River canoeing on the north fork.…
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Posted on October 3, 2020
In Adventure travel, Canoeing, fishing, United States
BWCA smallmouth bass fishing on Maraboeuf Lake
Pound for pound the smallmouth bass is one of the fiercest fighting fish in freshwater lakes. Walleyes and lake trout seem to be the fish…
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Posted on September 19, 2020
In Adventure travel, camping, Canoeing, United States
Turtle Flambeau Flowage canoe camping is a mini Boundary Waters
During the coronavirus pandemic, just about every group activity has been canceled. Even outdoor trips I have done every year have taken a 2020 hiatus.…
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