If you were to ask me if I would ever go on a cruise my answer was usually no. I was never really interested in being on a large ship with hundreds of other people, gorging myself on buffet dinners and all I could drink cocktails. I am making a disgusted face just thinking about it. The short stops on …
During my hike on the Presidential Traverse trail a lot of people asked me if I was afraid hiking alone. I also had a lot of worried loved ones, who openly told me they thought it was a bad idea. It got me thinking about how one stays safe on a trail like the Presidential Traverse. In the beginning I …
Long Island, in Nova Scotia’s Digby County, is generally not on one’s travel radar. But it’s worth the visit. And I’m not just saying that because I’m from the area. The small fishing villages, incredible whale watching and fresh seafood should be enough to lure you in. But if not the hike to Balancing Rock will seal the deal. Following …
Looking to get out of the city? Columbus, Ohio is a young, fun, clean and up-and-coming city. For some, however, there is a constant pull to get outside and into nature. Just southeast of the city are several parks, the most popular being Hocking Hills State Park. The main area of the park is packed with families on weekend or extended …
“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.” – Henry David Thoreau What happens when you have a serious drive to get outside and hike or travel but it’s just not possible? You gorge yourself on inspiring and thought-provoking adventure travel movies. Or at least that’s what I do. …
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Have you ever been stuck in a cubicle, or sitting in standstill traffic, and wished you could just get up and go for a long walk in the woods? Or been out on a day hike and wish you could just keep going, disappearing into nature …
“I took a walk in the woods and come out taller than the trees.” – Henry David Thoreau This page contains affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase you will help support this blog! When you think of New Jersey the first thing that comes to mind is the Jersey Shore and the turnpike, not …