Adventuring off the beaten path
Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument and Thunder Basin National Grasslands This travel, hike and camping took place on the traditional territory of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Mnicoujou, hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho) who have stewarded this land for more than 5,000 years. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these … Continue reading Go West: Backroad Surprises
Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area This travel, hiking and camping took place on the traditional territory of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Wahpeton and Wahpekute who have stewarded this land for more than 5,000 years. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich … Continue reading Go West: Get out the Map
I continued to take in the shifting landscape, now filled with mountain peaks in the distance and ranches along the highway.
In the fall of 2022 I embarked on, what seemed at the time, a grand adventure as well as a bit of a crazy idea. I'd head west solo, driving from Minnesota to the southwest U.S. to visit family and friends. Nearly 2,000 miles in four days. Four days of 8+ hours of driving. It's … Continue reading Big Adventure : Road Trip West Pt. 1
#16 of my 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Hiking Club Trail, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park I want to acknowledge this hike took place on the traditional territory of the Mdewakanton, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. To learn more about the tribes and these lands, please follow the links provided. Sometimes an adventure drops in your lap … Continue reading History and Beauty : Road Tripping Again