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John Keatley

John Keatley

Florida
A native Floridian, John Keatley spent his youth playing outdoors, followed by a 33-year career with the Space Shuttle. Co-author of a dozen guidebooks with his wife Sandra Friend, he's an avid cyclist and paddler, car enthusiast, and museum-goer.
04
Jul
Kayak Branson

Kayaking Branson

A paddling trip down Branson's Lake Taneycomo moves at a much more rapid pace than we expect as John puts his talents to work snapping photos of our flotilla.
3 min read
20
Jun
Deer sculptures racing across a fountain at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Visiting the Eiteljorg Museum

In downtown Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum tells the other story of the West, that of the Native Americans who for generations called the open plains their home.
2 min read
30
Apr
A row of VW camper vans

Primrose, Tie-dye, and VW culture

Visiting the No Dough VW Show in Port Orange gives us a good idea of the wide spectrum of vintage VW camper vans still tooling around the Southeast.
3 min read
24
Apr
VW camper with RV looming behind it

Camping at the Blackwater River State Park Campground

A candid review of the campground at Blackwater River State Park where we spent nearly a week between various sites during the 2013 Panhandle Trace Hike.
5 min read
23
Apr
Women at the edge of a cypress swamp

Two Sides of the Yellow River

Hiking through the newly opened Yellow River Ravines on the Panhandle Trace Hike explored new ground for us all
6 min read
17
Apr
VW camper van in front of small convenience store with a red roof

The Harold Store

A hiker stop for resupply and refreshment along the Panhandle Trace, the Harold Store is right along US 90 in the tiny roadside hamlet of Harold. A visit was a must.
2 min read
16
Apr
Creek and surroundings in hues of sepia and smoke

Following Juniper Creek

Day 3 of the Panhandle Trace we followed the Juniper Creek Trail away from the wildfires, experiencing beauty and absurdity
5 min read
14
Apr
A row of hikers in a pine savanna

South to Florida!

Kicking off the 2013 Panhandle Trace Hike at the Alabama border is no small task without help from a lot of friends.
5 min read
11
Apr
Converging on the Panhandle Trace

Converging on the Panhandle Trace

Arriving at Blackwater River State Park Easter weekend without a reservation, we find ourselves fortunate to share a space with Tony, who's On A Dam Tour.
2 min read
31
Mar
Florida Trail sign with engine and caboose of M&B Railroad beyond

Little Campsite by the Chipola

En route to the Panhandle Trace Hike, we take a detour along the Apalachicola River Valley to pick up some new sections of trail, and end up camping at a trailhead.
2 min read