Another Day in Paradise
It’s just another day in Paradise for us, except we actually are in Paradise, Michigan, an excellent base camp for visiting Taquamenon Falls and Whitefish Point.
Time for Thimbleberries
Who expected to go foraging for berries in the Keweenaw? Not us! But a thimbleberry margarita led to woodland wanders looking for this tasty fruit.
Men, Mining, and Mineral Point
Preservation of the rich mining history of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, traces its roots to a couple who decided to restore miners' cottages by opening a restaurant called Pendarvis.
Rocksylvania
The "Pennsylvania Rocks" of the Appalachian Trail are legendary. They come in every size and shape and simply can't be avoided.
Sunset on the Oregon Coast Trail
Capturing a fleeting moment along the Oregon Coast Trail: sunset over the Pacific Ocean at the base of Heceta Head, home of the famed Heceta Head Lighthouse, north of Florence, Oregon
Finding Peace in a Garden
On a June trip to Duluth, the surprise discovery of a garden hidden in the woods along the Superior Hiking Trail at Enger Tower helped ease the pain of losing a loved one.
Minnesota's River of Waterfalls
Where its namesake drops 900 feet in three miles, Cascade River State Park is a dramatic place to take a deeply wooded hike along Lake Superior's North Shore.
Backpacking Isle Royale National Park
What's the best way to see Isle Royale National Park, the least visited and most remote National Park in the continental United States? Explore its rocky ridges and dense woods by backpacking across it.
Hiking Roots
No stronger sense of place shaped my life and my future than the setting of my childhood home. On our recent trip to the ALDHA Gathering, I walked the Appalachian Trail of my youth to seek out memories.
Fall Color on Skyline Drive
Enjoy the glorious colors of autumn leaves along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park in October. The 105-mile historic parkway offers unparalleled vistas.
