Gear Up: Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp
When looking to save weight but still have the security that comes with a headlamp, the Princeton Tec Byte is a good choice.
John Muir Trail Highlights: Muir Trail Ranch
Muir Trail Ranch is an outpost of civilization in the John Muir Wilderness.
The Complete John Muir Trail Adventure Journal
The complete recounting of my 13-day hike along the John Muir Trail in one place.
3 Things I Know About Prison
I don’t know a lot (or anything, really) about life in prison. But I do know these three things.
On Brewing Beer
In 2013, I finally got around to brewing a batch of beer. Here’s what happened …
John Muir Trail Basic Needs: Clothing
When hiking the John Muir Trail, certain basic needs, like clothing, must be met. Here are the 13 articles of clothing I relied on.
Taking Care of Business: When Nature Calls in the Wild
Pooping is a fact of life, but when nature calls and you’re in the backcountry, taking care of business isn’t always so simple.
Baking Chocolate Cake in an Orange
Every time the family goes camping, we like to try something new. This time, we tried baking chocolate cake in an orange. The results were delicious.
Hawaiian Farmer’s Market on Kauai
So there we were in Hawaii. The Kalaheo farmer’s market was said to be so hot, the produce sells out fast. We just had to see this for ourselves.