Is a Camino for You?
We have been blessed to be able to complete five Caminos. Each was made a lot easier thanks to advice… The rest of the story »Is a Camino for You?
Backpacking
A Walk in the Park
Laurie and I took what was planned to be a three day backpacking trip on the northeast corner of Mount… The rest of the story »A Walk in the Park
Raiders of the Channel Islands
When we backpack, we take measures to ensure that our food isn’t raided by animals like bears, mice, or chipmunks—especially… The rest of the story »Raiders of the Channel Islands
A Trek Across Italy
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. Francis of Assisi Yesterday we set… The rest of the story »A Trek Across Italy
Show Me The Wall
We’ve been walking Hadrian’s Wall for two days, and of the ancient Roman Wall—nothing yet. This isn’t unexpected. When the… The rest of the story »Show Me The Wall
Winning the Lottery: The Wave
Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. Edward Abbey One hundred and two applicants–all vying… The rest of the story »Winning the Lottery: The Wave
An Oasis in the Desert
…I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost One of the most… The rest of the story »An Oasis in the Desert
There’s a Bear–Right There
“…among other things, the Wonderland Trail is one of the world’s most scenic weight-loss programs…” Doug Lorain in One Best… The rest of the story »There’s a Bear–Right There