A famous song by the Doors is called “Love me two times” where Jim Morrison then lets us know he is going away. After reading and enjoying A Walk for Sunshine by adventure author Jeff Alt for a second time, I too want to go away. I want to follow in his footsteps and hike the […]
When I got invited to Spokane, I wanted to see if there was a possibility to go fly fishing. I have heard that Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few is an avid angler. Since Gonzaga University is in Spokane, I figured there would be an opportunity. On my last day in town, I was able to […]
There are not many cities that come to mind where you can jump on a raft within the city limits and float downstream over class III whitewater. Spokane, Washington is one of these cities. I cannot think of any other on this list. Just below Spokane Falls, our Spokane River whitewater rafting adventure began. Related: […]
How many cities can you think of that have a massive waterfall and an enormous gorge that run through an urban area? The only other place that comes to mind other than Spokane is Niagara Falls. In my experience with waterfalls, you usually have to do some work to see them. Spokane Falls is a […]
I was in the Boston area after three weeks of adventure in Maine. I was staying with my cousin and her family just outside the city for three days. We ventured into downtown to walk around and enjoy a beautiful New England fall day. We jumped on a Boston Duck Tour at the New England […]
Another beautiful fall day greeted a group of tourists who boarded Acadian Nature Cruises for a boat tour. We set out into Frenchman Bay in search of wildlife and scenic views of Acadia National Park. We would not be disappointed. Related: Captain Jack will get you lobsters tonight Getting on board The boat is a […]
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 […]
