Tag: travel
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First Week in Quartzsite
I left off my last post in Quartzsite, Arizona, so that’s where we’ll pick things up. Quartzsite is a small desert town with a year-round population of about 2,400 people. In most contexts, it would be easy to overlook. But in the winter months, it transforms — swelling with snowbirds and visitors, sometimes reaching hundreds…
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A Long Overdue Update
It’s been brought to my attention by several people that it’s been a long time since I last posted here. They’re not wrong. Somewhere along the way, the humdrum of life settled in, and what once felt post-worthy started to feel… ordinary. But over the past few days, I’ve been thinking about just how lucky…
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Exploring Montreal Falls: A Hiking Adventure
Hike To Montreal Falls I woke up and decided to visit Montreal Falls. The falls are on the Montreal River and are found on the south side of the Peninsula. South East from High Rock Bay. It was a 50 minute drive to the trail head that I used. Roughly at 47° 23 ‘17.1″N 87°49’33.5″W. …
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Tips for Visiting High Rock Bay: Trails and Delights
We are staying in High Rock Bay. It’s located at the very tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This is about 12 miles north of the town of Copper Bay. In order to get here we had to travel about 7 miles of unpaved road after highway 41 ends. These roads are not your typical country…
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The In-Between Adventures: Embracing the Journey
It’s been a while since my last post. Not much has been happening to write about. I don’t want to turn this into a daily journaling activity. Hornbeck was able to patch the canoe. It definitely looks patched. However, the hull is back to the correct shape. She is worthy of water once again. It…
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A Journey on the Mount Washington Cog Railway
New Hampshire 44.249204, -71.573647 We are camping in the White Mountain National Forest along Haystack Road. It’s a dead end road that ends at the trailhead for the Twin Peaks Trail. It’s not exactly what I would describe as dispersed camping. It is restricted to marked campsites. There are eleven campsites widely spread apart down…
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A Journey to The Pinnacle: Nature Views and History
The Pinnacle is a look out and has a nice hike to it through a preservation of the same name. It is at the southeast base of the Adirondack Mountains and overlooks Lake George. Nana and I decided to hike this 2.5 mile trail to check out the views of the lake. Nana has done…
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Trip to Eagle Point Campground
6/19/25 43°44’56.26839″N, 073°47’30.42246″W I woke up around 0500 and it wasn’t raining so Nana and I went for a walk down to the end of their road and back. We got back and had some coffee with Aunt Barb while talking about things like odd smells that elicit good memories. For me it was cow…
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Our Road Trip Adventure to Sigel, PA: A Man and His Dog
6/18/2025 41.6620° N, 86.1586° W 41°16′30″N, 79°06′47″W This morning we woke up determined to start our life’s adventure. Its 0500 and I finally finished packing while Nana watched. Her job at this point is to be cute and give some looks of encouragement. Mine was to make sure I have everything packed. The plan for…
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Road Trip Prep: Travel with a Damaged Boat
During a storm last fall, a section of a tree fell while my canoe was on saw horses. It crushed the bow of my boat. The canoe is made of Kevlar. It is very lightweight and durable to normal wear and tear. Still, I suppose being t-boned by a tree is a stretch for consideration…
Bear Belly Adventures 