A Driftless sunset at Wildcat Mountain State Park
One of the beautiful overlooks in Wildcat Mountain State Park Wildcat Mountain State Park in the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin is known for its several overlooks. The best one to see the...
View ArticlePorcupine Mountains Wilderness backcountry camping and cabins
A Porcupine Mountain trail disappears into the colorful forest The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers some of the best backpacking and backcountry...
View ArticleHarney Peak in the Black Hills photo essay
Harney Peak dominates the Black Hills National Forest skyline Harney Peak in the Black Elk Wilderness section of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota is the highest mountain in the United...
View ArticlePorcupine Mountains Wilderness backcountry photo essay
The aptly named Mirror Lake I have written and posted extensively about the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area after returning from a three day hike last month. I have posted about the fall colors...
View ArticleAtavism, nature, and outdoor adventure travel
When I think of Earth Day I always think this picture from Quetico in Canada Saturday is Earth Day and in honor, Green Global Travel is hosting a blog carnival on nature. I want to thank Hike Bike...
View ArticleOhio waterfalls in Hocking Hills and Cuyahoga
In search of Ohio waterfalls in Hocking Hills State Park I was invited for a weekend of urban adventure in Cleveland over the 4th of July weekend. The weekend included kayaking, biking, and the Rock...
View ArticleAnother beautiful Wisconsin River weekend canoeing photo essay
A typical Wisconsin River weekend view One of my favorite places in the world is the Wisconsin River which runs the entire length of the state starting in Lac Vieux Desert on the border with the Upper...
View ArticleWorst campsite ever in Hocking Hills
Worst campsite ever in Hocking Hills Ohio When you think of the worst campsite ever, what are some of the criteria you use to judge a good or bad campground? I will tell you mine, and if I miss any...
View ArticleRiding the Isle Royale Queen IV Ferry
My first view of the Isle Royale Queen IV Ferry To get to Isle Royale National Park, I rode the Isle Royale Queen IV Ferry from Copper Harbor, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There are a...
View ArticleMy manly bucket list to support #Movember & #ManlyMoments
Porn legend John Holmes would have been the poster by for the Movember movement if not for his tragic death in 1988 – Wikimedia I have heard about the Movember movement for a couple of years now, but I...
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