
The 11th and maybe MOST IMPORTANT Item of the 10 Essentials
When we think about backcountry adventures, the classic list of 10 essentials often comes to mind. These items—navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid supplies, fire, repair kit and tools, nutrition, hydration, and emergency shelter—are the backbone of any well-prepared adventurer’s gear. However, in today’s modern world, there’s an 11th essential that might just be the most important of them all: Communication Tools.




Goethe State Forest
Godspeed in retirement Jeff, may you never trick anyone into venturing into tick infested forests again!



The Great American Eclipse Part Four
I met so many amazing people on this adventure, and I CANNOT wait to meet more of them!


The Great American Eclipse Part Three
I might have been crying, but with all that rain I'd never have to admit it anyway.

The Great American Eclipse Part Two
I like that we haven't 'progressed' past appreciating the natural wonders of our universe.


Lugnut - The Story of a Diabetic Dog
I didn't know if I could do it, but I owed it to Lugnut to at least try.




Ruby Tue: Who could hang a name on you?
Building a van into a camper is surprisingly very similar to renovating a traditional house.

Van life origins and Ruby
For an old rusty van she turned out to be exactly what I was looking for.
Allegany State Park North Country Trail Out and Back
… It had been 40.35 miles and 8 hours 32 minutes and 57 seconds since I left my vehicle that morning.

July 13th - 15th 2018 Ohio is bigger than you think.
Thank you for letting me bum around your state for far too long Ohio. I’ll be back to wish I wasn’t very soon.