Alaska comes with tons of stereotypes, maybe thanks to its current place in popular culture. But one of the wonderful things about being totally new to a place that has such a distinct culture is that you can clearly see all the differences between this new place and all the other parts of America you've already called … Read More...
What Happened When I Tried a New Thing in Alaska
If you've ever discussed winter sports with me, you've heard me say that I think ice skating is dangerous. That's because ice skating is dangerous. It's basically … Read More ...
Hey, You: Do Something New on Purpose
Newness is the whole reason I'm here writing to you. And yet I do not like new things. What about you? When we decided to blow up life and move to Alaska … Read More ...
Confession: I’m a Terrible New Alaskan
Being outdoorsy is hard for some people. After selling most of our stuff, packing up the station wagon and hauling ourselves to a new life in Alaska I'm, well, … Read More ...
New to Texas Hiking? 7 Hikes to Get You Started
I hike a lot of miles in Texas, and folks want to know: Where do you go? If you’re new to hiking in Texas, it can be a … Read More...
Alaska Surprises for Non-Alaska People
Now that we've been in Alaska for about two weeks and have recovered from the exhaustion of our trip (although not the … Read More...
Finally Alaska: #North2Future Days 13-19
It’s hard to describe the feeling that washes over you when you see the sign welcoming you to Alaska. Almost three weeks … Read More...
Come Enter This Legendary Smelling Giveaway
As we've been on the road over the last few weeks tackling the journey to our big new life adventure there's been a lot … Read More...
#North2Future Days 9 to 12: Give Me That Coffee
It's been a slow few days in #North2Future land. That's because we've been spending a four-day break from the road … Read More...
#North2Future Day 7 and 8: All the Weather
My brother, Jim, is an outdoor stud. He also has been adventuring around Idaho for all of his adult life. So when we … [Read More...]
#North2Future Day 5, 6: Planned and Unplanned
Every epic trip to a new life includes some kind of unplanned adventure, right? Most of what we have done so far has … [Read More...]
#North2Future Day 4 and 5: Sensing a Theme in the Rockies
A slightly delayed post about day four and into day five, thanks to no reception. Down, out of Rocky Mountain … [Read More...]
#North2Future Day 3: Beauty That Makes You Cry
Ever seen something so beautiful that you just couldn’t handle it? That was Rocky Mountain National Park to me. … [Read More...]
Well That Smells Legendary
There's nothing about the Army -- being in it or leaving it -- that smells great. Absolutely nothing. And that usually … [Read More...]