When you think of outdoor adventure, the Plains probably aren’t the first place that jumps into your mind. Spending more time exploring from the Texas Panhandle to North Dakota, I’ve discovered some amazing outdoor destinations in the states where folks tend to just drive through or flyover. Next time you find yourself in the landscape …
The Border Traveler 30L is my first Gregory Mountain Products pack and I’m obsessed with it. My obsession starts with the active shield compartment that is vapor and odor resistant, plus easy to clean. After hiking in Moab I left my stinky clothes including grubby socks in the compartment to test the technology. When I …
If you want to experience true wilderness in Arches National Park hike in Fiery Furnace. It’s a maze of towering sandstone walls of endless canyons filled with fins, unique rock formations, unmarked arches, and dead ends. You likely won’t see anyone else, especially if you hike in winter. It is not for the novice hiker. …
Yellowstone National Park is the second most visited national park in the United States. Over four million people a year visit it, with 4.8 million visiting in 2021. Most of those visitors go in summer or early fall. Only 5% of visitors go in winter. As I rode in on a snow machine I quickly …
If you’re looking for a different place to go in Central America or the Caribbean, head to Roatan. It’s an island off the coast of mainland Honduras. Roatan is safe, has multiple non-stop flights from the United States, is a cruise ship stop, and filled with friendly people speaking English, Spanish and Creole. It is …
Florida’s Paradise Coast runs along the Gulf of Mexico from Naples to Marco Island to just south of Everglades City. While Naples and Marco Island have more of the expansive beaches and glitzy resort feel to them, Everglades City has a rustic beachy vibe of an undiscovered small town. It’s what the Keys must have … Continue reading
On the fringe of the Temple Bar district is Dublin’s original Rock n’ Roll hotel. Recently renovated, The Clarence Hotel was pick for a night’s stay in Dublin, Ireland. Temple Bar is notoriously noisy. For a one-night stay I searched for a hotel that was close enough to the liveliness, but far enough out of … Continue reading
Thanks to a delayed flight I got to Dublin, Ireland 5 hours after I was supposed to arrive. Instead of having a full day to wander around the city, I only had an afternoon. Here’s how to spend an afternoon in Dublin spending time in the city’s iconic Temple Bar district, visiting a cathedral, and … Continue reading
On a 24-hour trip to Omaha, Nebraska I checked off my 164th National Park Service site with a visit to Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice. It’s about 1.5-hour drive from downtown Omaha. Since there are three parts to the park, give yourself at least an hour to visit and more if you want to … Continue reading
Review of Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie for sun protection and Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket worn during a backpacking trip Continue reading
Looking for a cabin near Big Bend National Park? Terlingua Nights Cabins are a great option. Continue reading
The West Texas desert is magical, mystical, and one of my favorite places on it. My dear friend Carroll introduced me to this dusty, quirky, and very remote part of the Lone Star State in 2017. I fell in love with and have been back multiple times. On each visit, there are several spots that … Continue reading
Review of Airbnb cabin rental in Estes Park, Colorado during a remote work stay. Continue reading
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