Yosemite Luck

It was 5:15 p.m. on a brilliantly hot August day. There was a line of cars waiting to enter one of the U.S’s most visited National Parks. We added two more to the thousands already gaping at...

Winter camping at Tahquamenon Falls in MI's Upper Peninsula

There aren’t a lot of state parks in Michigan open for camping in the winter but, luckily for us, that list includes one of our favorites: Tahquamenon Falls State Park...

Camping and traveling with your BFF - Best Furry Friend

They bring security, or at least an alarm system and they can usually find your camping spot when you get turned around. My 10 year old dog Booboo and I retired from our dog walking business in...

The Best Bike Resume, Bella Vista Arkansas

The mark of a truly fun destination is when you keep coming back; we routinely visit Bella Vista, Arkansas, twice a year, with the goal of adding a third extended stay. We road-tripped from West...

Virginia is for Bike Lovers

Virginia's state marketing slogan: Virginia is for Lovers. However, I am advocating for a minor adjustment. Virginia is for BIKE lovers! After a 10-hour drive on numerous toll roads in Ohio and...

Birthday Bike, Whistler

In my group of adventurous friends, we have a rule. At milestone birthdays, particularly 50, you get to choose a vacation destination to celebrate active aging. Josh picked Whistler, BC, Canada, in...