U.S. State Parks Covid 19 response
Covid 19 is sweeping the globe and really taking hold in the United States leaving a wake of closures as authorities try to contain the disease. Included in these closures are many parks and natural...
View ArticleNamekagon River camping with Jacks Canoe rental
I decided on the Namekagon River camping trip as my culminating river on my week long Wisconsin road and canoeing trip. I paddled one day on the Bois Brule, an outing on Barks Bay adjacent to the...
View ArticleTop 7 Best Camping Locations In The World
If you want to get some fresh air, bask in the sunlight, or wonder in delight at the night sky, you may want to consider going for camping. Camping is one of those activities that have everyone ticking...
View ArticleBoundary Waters Minnesota canoe trip solo adventure
It has been many years since I have paddled the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I paddled Quetico in 2011 and 2013, but this year would be the first Boundary Waters Minnesota canoe trip in decades. Quetico...
View ArticleTurtle Flambeau Flowage canoe camping is a mini Boundary Waters
During the coronavirus pandemic, just about every group activity has been canceled. Even outdoor trips I have done every year have taken a 2020 hiatus. The Bull Moose Patrol trip on the Turtle Flambeau...
View ArticleEleven Point River float trips is a ten
My first question when I heard about the Eleven Point River was why they just did not round down the name to ten. The answer is obvious. The Eleven Point river float trips goes to eleven. If you...
View ArticleTop tips for setting up a long-term Campsite
Will you be staying on one campsite for an extended period of time? Keep reading to find out how to choose and set up the best campsite for you and your family: Pack Well The key to setting up the...
View ArticleOkefenokee Swamp Georgia solo solitude canoe adventure
In September, I fractured my leg and severely sprained my ankle playing softball. This lead to surgery, followed by weeks of lack of mobility, and no adventure. At the same time, I switched careers and...
View ArticleCastle Rock State Park canoe camp adventure
It can be tricky to find a suitable place to camp near Chicago during the three summer holiday weekends. The Wisconsin River is usually a suitable option, but water levels in May can often drown canoe...
View ArticleMy top ten best adventures in Africa
When you come back from a vacation and someone asks you to name your top ten adventures, this may be difficult because you often do not have ten adventures to choose from. I found it difficult to pair...
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