Journeys
Deep dives into itineraries we developed for ourselves to explore a particular topic or region.
Join us in exploring regions of the United States and other countries. Includes both extensive road trips and recommendations within a single destination.
Multi-year Journeys
Journeys through Space
Join us in learning about the history of human space exploration through exhibits, artifacts, museums, and personal accounts about the American space program.
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The Florida National Scenic Trail
As the acknowledged experts on the Florida Trail, our 1,400-mile National Scenic Trail in Florida, we share our stories and images about hiking along Florida’s oldest and most compelling footpath.
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Not Quite Thru
Soon after the two of us met, we took on a lifelong dream together that each of us had cultivated separately: hiking the Appalachian Trail end to end.
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Travels with Primrose
Acquiring a vintage VW camper van in the winter of 2013 meant a shift in how we camped: roaming Florida in a tin teepee, a 1982 Westy.
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Road Trips & Destinations
Around Ohio
(2019) Circling Ohio in search of outdoor and cultural adventures, centered on a conference we attended in Columbus.
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Space Cowboys
(2019) Road-tripping across the southern United States tracking space history where cowboys run cattle herds across the landscape.
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Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico
Antigua & Barbados
(2018) Rum-soaked days in the sun on two Caribbean islands with very different vibes. Antigua is small and vibrant; Barbados, much larger, has deep roots in world history.
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Bartram Adventure Tour
(2018) Four days with local naturalists and experts hiking, biking, and paddling to sites around Palatka along the Bartram National Recreation Trail.
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Biking UP Michigan
(2018) Our summer journey to and around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan combined rides on comfortable bike paths with exploration of natural wonders, historic sites, and the arts.
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Calusa Waters and the Florida Keys
(2018) On this two week road trip, we visited Key West two different ways and canvassed the waterways of Calusa culture along Florida’s southwestern Gulf coast.
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Florida’s Adventure Coast
(2018) Five days along Florida’s Adventure Coast before, during, and after a writers’ conference, we explored the region by foot, paddle, and bike.
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Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
(2018) Exploring the length of the Florida Keys by bike and stopping at natural attractions while spending three days along the Overseas Heritage Trail.
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Museum Musings
(2018) When the rains come, it’s time to duck indoors. Our road trip plans pivoted from cycling and hiking to largely visiting museums and smaller parks.
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New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Southern Culture & Trails
(2018) Celebrating the uniqueness of Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky as we cross them and stop to explore in both directions along a longer road trip.
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Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee
Duluth & The North Shore
(2017) An immersion in the outdoor culture of Duluth, Minnesota on foot followed by a road trip to the “Scandinavian Riviera” along Lake Superior’s North Shore.
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Nieuw Amsterdam to Nassau
(2017) Our first cruise together was the elegant and romantic Nieuw Amsterdam out of Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean, with stops at Half Moon Cay and Nassau.
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Northwestern Oregon in Fall
(2017) Fall is the perfect season to visit Northwestern Oregon, the skies surprisingly clear, and the mountains and valleys ablaze in a soft palette of autumn colors.
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Southern Bikes & Hikes
(2017) Visiting trails, National Forests, state parks, and historic small towns in the Southeast on our annual ALDHA Gathering trip.
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Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia
Icelandic Adventure
(2014) With its Scandinavian sensibilities, sense of style, and amazing geologic formations, Iceland is a compelling destination.
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Roundabout Great Britain
(2014) Joining John’s parents on a package tour of the British Isles gave him his first taste of “across the pond” and new experiences for us both.
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England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Panama, with Parents
(2013) Touring Panama with John’s parents, we saw the increasing challenges of travel for the over-80 set through their eyes.
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Gracious Gardens of the South
(2011) Making memories that last while chasing azalea season on a mother-daughter road trip through the Deep South.
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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina