Spring Wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains
I've always loved the Great Smoky Mountains. Maybe it's the density of the trees, or the quiet nature on the backcountry trails, or maybe...


A Totally Random Poem
While looking for something else I came across a poem I wrote in 2012. It made me chuckle so I wanted to share it with you. I hope it...
Sheridan Lake SD to Three Forks MT
Day 5 Stats: 498 miles, 3 states After a long, cold night of little sleep (with both dogs curled around me on my narrow cot) we were up...


Belvedere SD to Sheridan Lake SD
Day 4 Stats: short drive, 140 miles, lots of stops Knowing we had a short drive gave us the luxury of making breakfast in camp -...


Solon IA to Belvedere SD
Day 3 Stats: 3 states, 3.25 tanks of gas, 607 miles, many hours Up at 5am and out of camp by 6 and on the road again. We were lucky to...


Bloomington IN to Solon IA
Day 2 Stats: 3 states, 2 tanks of gas, 422 miles, lost track of hours First thing - I neglected to mention a key element of passing...


Durham NC to Bloomington IN
Day 1 Stats: 4 states, 2.25 tanks of gas, 628 miles, 12 hours The day started early with the last rush of packing, loading up the car,...


Hitting the Road
Hey there! It's been a long time since I've posted anything to my site but also, it's been a long time since I've had anything to write...
Well, We Didn't Die
"The Spartan Race is a dangerous and demanding extreme sporting/racing event. THERE IS A REAL POSSIBILITY THAT YOU MAY DIE OR BE...


Cold and Wet in West Virginia
Two dozen clean and eager hikers stood in a circle at the Seneca Creek trail head in West Virginia, watching as guide Alan Dixon did a...

