In which we visit crayfish, walk on more gravel, and find the most perfect campsite.
Tag: Camping
Sheltowee Trace Day 4: July 8, 2020
In which we leave town, head back into the woods, and appreciate mushrooms
Sheltowee Trace Day 3: July 7, 2020
In which we go to town, try to find a ride, and enjoy air conditioning.
Shawnee State Park: The Sequel
In which we return to Shawnee, have three perfect sunny days, and remember trails.
Shawnee State Forest, October 2019
In late October I went backpacking at Shawnee State Forest in southern Ohio. It had only been a few weeks since completing the Appalachian Trail, but in those odd days following my summit of Katahdin, every day of not hiking felt like a confused century. The opportunity to walk again—through a forest heavy with the …
Maryland + Pennsylvania, Part One
In which I reach the north, camp alone, and consume the best cheesesteak.
Virginia Reflections, Part Three: Shenandoah
In which Shenandoah is magnificent, time is strange, and a campsite provides calm.
Lower Antelope Canyon: Not Exactly Wilderness, But Totally Worth the Trip
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Janna and I went on a weekend trip to Page, Arizona, about 2 hours north of our beloved mountain town of Flagstaff. While the city itself is underwhelming, the two main attractions of the area – Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend – are some of the most photographed, …
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Passport Somewhere 