Travel

It took five days but I think the right side of my brain is finally starting to warm up nicely.  I’m finally starting to see …

Some major landslides have forced rather long detours along the Pacific Coast Highway, but they provide for a nice change of scenery. Camping at Limekiln State Park provides both some great opportunities for beach time and hiking through redwoods to a waterfall and historic lime kilns.

Still warming up the creative side of my brain and getting reacquainted with my camera. I spent the day driving up and down the coast checking out the diverse nature along the bluffs and beaches near San Simeon.

Seeing the most of Pinnacles National Park by hiking a loop combining Old Pinnacles Trail and High Peaks Trail. Some cave exploration opportunities, awesome views, and watching the rare California Condor.

Plan B after an abandoned sailing trip was a road trip around northern California – my route first took me through nearby California Gold Country, which I haven’t spent nearly enough time in. Hiking to Natural Bridge was a good warmup with the camera I haven’t really used much recently.

Everything you need to know about driving around Iceland in a camper van – tips on driving, food, money, photography, campsites, weather, and so on.

This guide should clear up any confusion about how to poop in the woods. I don’t ever want to see used TP in the forest ever again!

There’s a lot of apps out there for outdoor recreation. I’ve used many of them and think I’ve finally found the best GPS backpacking & hiking app.

Canyonands National Park near Moab, Utah is huge – more than can be covered in one day. Here’s how to see the best of it when you’re crunched for time.

Mile-by-mile photos and uncensored entries from my trail journal, for the John Muir Trail final segment from Mather Pass to Mount Whitney.