The wild beauty and incorrigible wasteland that is the airport
You’ll find few places as maddeningly frustrating, wildly captivating, and composed of chaos and the “space between spaces” as the wilderness and wasteland that is “The Airport”
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Land Ethic 101: Part 2. Why We Need a Land Ethic
Now that we know what a land ethic is, it’s a good time to discuss why we need one.
Ready for an Amazing Race? Check Out a National Park Half Marathon
Whether you love to run, want to push yourself a little, or just want to enjoy some beautiful scenery, I’ve found no better race than Vacation Races National Park Half Marathons.
Have an Adventure Right Now: A Step by Step Guide to an Epic Day
Lots of people think that they can’t have an adventure right now, because they don’t have time, they don’t have much money, and they think they don’t have the opportunity. If you feel that way too, don’t worry — I’m going to tell you how you can have an adventure right now. Seriously, right now.
Winter Dog VS. Polar Vortex: Two Things Helping my Dog with the Cold
As we all dig out of the polar vortex, you may worry that Inkling turned into a pupsicle. The sub-zero temperatures, multiple feet of snow, and ice everywhere made things tough for her, but we got her two presents that made the winter manageable. Here’s how she stayed active as a snow-dog this year.
Five Reasons I Decided to Buy an Old Truck
If you’re in the market for a new adventure vehicle, you may be surprised to learn that the best option might be an old truck. It seems counter-intuitive, but sometimes everything old is new again. Here’s how that worked out with my “new” 2001 Ranger.
Should I Move to Create a More Adventurous Life? Let’s Talk Location
As you may know, toward the end of 2018, Clarissa and I packed up our
How to Get Everything You Want This Year: Seven Steps to Success
Happy new year everyone! That’s right, 2018 is over and here we are in 2019;
Why Microadventure Matters: The Quest for Adventure Despite Limitations
I’ve been a big advocate of microadventure since reading Alastair Humphreys’ book, Microadventures: Local Discoveries
Use What Works, Disregard What Doesn’t: Rule #77
I know lots of people that perpetually seek out new lifehacks. They endlessly try to
What is a National Forest, Anyway?
In last week’s post I mentioned that I was excited about having a National Forest
Welcome to Our New Home: Starting Our Life in the Black Hills
For the last five years the Quad Cities have been my home, and the area