With a feeling of excitement and apprehension, I scooted back towards Highway 1. I wanted get back on the coast as far north as possible, so I headed south briefly on I-5 before angling northwest towards Fort Bragg. In the … Read More

  Although I would return to the coast before hitting San Francisco, I headed inland from the Lost Coast to see Mount Shasta. I spent a day working in Redding, polishing up a few posts and pictures, before heading up … Read More

Like Crater Lake, California’s Lost Coast has ranked high on my bucket list ever since I read this article on Indefinitely Wild. Many of the places that I am visiting on this trip are completely on the beaten track. Even … Read More

Crater Lake had been an unfamiliar frontier for me and I had welcomed the opportunity to explore it for myself. After turning away from its captivating depths, I headed for a more familiar body of water: the Pacific Ocean. I … Read More

After my royal treatment in Portland, I was somewhat hesitant, yet simultaneously excited to return to the road. I couldn’t help the excitement that crept over me when I imagined my next big stop: Crater Lake. This National Park has … Read More

Although many people consider Seattle and Portland to be of similar caliber, I have often afforded Portland secondary status. I realized, however, that my assumptions and prejudices could waiver in the face of my upcoming visit. In my younger years, … Read More

Even though I am adamant that I will live as little of my life as possible in cities, I have always considered Seattle could be worth a try. Having spent a week or two in the city on different trips, … Read More

After my night in Port Angeles, I woke amid the interplay of persistent sun and relenting cloud cover. The fleeting rays hinted at the bright day that lay ahead. Leaning into a new day of exploration, I cruised over to … Read More

An offseason circuit of the National Parks can be relatively tricky to pull off. I have been met with partial failure at multiple turns. In Mesa Verde, none of ranger-led explorations of the kivas were still available. In fact, none … Read More