After all the miles logged and trails explored, some of the best adventures happen just steps from the back door. Since returning from the North Shore, I’ve been doing what I like to call CPR for the garden—reviving, replanting, and trying not to take the carnage too personally. More than a dozen pepper plants were potted, and... Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest: we did not want to leave. Monday morning was slow. We dragged our feet—and paws—getting up late, taking a leisurely loop around the Sheraton’s dog path, and barely making it to breakfast before the doors closed. (Kenobi handled the delay with his usual charm and patience, though he did shoot me a... Continue Reading →
Alright folks, the countdown is on and the pre-adventure hustle is in full swing! Right now, it's all the less-than-glamorous-but-totally-necessary stuff—washing out the backpack bladder, airing out the hiking and camping gear that still smells like last summer (and other stuff), and saying goodbye to socks with more holes than fabric... you get the idea.... Continue Reading →
In June of 2015, I packed up all of my belongings and moved them into a storage unit in New York City for the summer. My dog, Kenobi, and I got into a rental car and started our trip out West. In preparation, I had mapped out all of the National Forests where we'd stay,... Continue Reading →
It's time. What seemed to be a catastrophe is really an opportunity. Time is now on my side to tackle not the Ultimate Road Trip, but the The Optimal U.S. National Parks Centennial Road Trip. Yes, this one was created by Randal S. Olson, too and includes stops at 47 National Parks. Perfect! Again, he states... Continue Reading →
We were not up very early, but got a great start on the day's hiking. After filling up on breakfast, we prepared for the entire day out on trails. That means Kenobi was carrying a full back pack (Ruffwear Approach Full-Day Hiking Pack for Dogs, Orange Poppy (2017), Medium) with his water, treats, baggies, and... Continue Reading →
We left almost on time on Wednesday just after noon and didn't face much traffic at all except for the two construction areas along 35W north. Even there, it wasn't bad--a single lane but not stopping. It was a gorgeous day for a road trip. Smooth and easy--from Minneapolis: 100 to 35W north to 61... Continue Reading →
I ran out last night after Kenobi and I took our last walk of the night to see if I could capture some of the snowflakes in the lamplight. The Greenway use to be a railway and there is a bridge with the original lighting posts--just lovely at night, and more so with the streaming... Continue Reading →
Kenobi and I have been exploring Van Cortlandt Park since moving to Bronx. This lovely lady is a Northern Flicker (Female, yellow shafted). We saw her next to the lake, across from the Golf Course Club. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to photograph her as she left her perch, but you can see the yellow on... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 