At the Mercy of Marcy

My Christmas trip to the Adirondacks could not be topped. The trails were quiet and Jordan’s marriage proposal just below the windy...

Dear National Park Service: Confessions about Shenandoah National Park

Dear National Park Service, Let me begin by wishing you a happy belated birthday! One hundred years is no joke! You’re in good company ...

Noonmark Diner is a small, homey wayside staple for cheap, local eats in the Keene Valley. Everyone who has hiked, climbed, or skied in...

As another year comes to a close, I am in awe of how full and rewarding the past twelve months have been. Reflecting on 2015, I couldn’t...

The Three Ridges along the AT in Central Virginia is touted as one of the most popular circuits in the Mid-Atlantic. With frequent and...

Reflections on traveling, training, and finding happiness