How I turned my crossover into a budget adventure vehicle
Ready to explore more? The best adventure vehicle is probably the one you already own.
Lost in thought on a dusty road
Driving down the road, and my GPS took me down a dust-ridden dirt road. Is there a deeper meaning to it, or am I just driving?
It’s time to put down the phone
In a world where apps, notifications, and advertisers, compete for your attention, you can start living better when you put down the phone.
The Wildwood Trail to the Witch’s Castle, Mount Hood, and Lovely’s Fifty Fifty
Kicking off a new series with a short visit to Portland, where we did some hiking, visited a stone house, and enjoyed some delicious local pizza.
The view isn’t the point
You can’t always count on a view. You can’t always win. You can’t always end up exactly where you want to be. But through it all, you can do your best to enjoy the ride.
Sometimes it’s fun when it’s not fun. Rule for Intrepid Living #93
Sometimes things go sideways. And sometimes, despite the misery, it’s an absolute blast.
Summer Microadventure Series: Think big, act small
Want to bring a big adventure idea to fruition? The key is smaller than you think.
Summer Microadventure Series: Fail
If you’re going to succeed in life, you’ve got to get comfortable losing. Embrace failure. Accept rejection. So, let’s get the ball rolling.
Up, up, up: hiking my way up the Manitou Incline
Ever felt like climbing a mile-long staircase up a mountain? Then the Manitou Incline is right for you. Let’s get started on the 2,768 steps.
Summer Microadventure Series: Sleep outside
There’s a simple way to feel more adventurous almost immediately: sleep outside.
Summer Microadventure Series: Shut up
This week, we’re going to spend some time alone with our thoughts. If that sounds scary, then this is definitely for you.
Summer Microadventure Series: Read a book
Adventure starts with curiosity. That’s why some of history’s most famous adventurers were avid readers. This week we’ll follow their example.
Summer Microadventure Series: Take a joyride
Last week we set out on our own two feet. This week, let’s get some wheels under us.
Beauty in the familiar: Returning to Crow Peak
Sometimes, returning to a previously hiked trail is a lot like visiting an old friend.
Summer Microadventure Series: Take a Walk
Ready to kick off a more adventurous summer? Getting started is easier than you think: just take a walk.