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11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi

March 1, 2023

What brought us to Mississippi is the opportunity to cycle the first part of the Natchez Trace, a ~450 mile scenic byway that runs from Natchez, Mississippi, across the northwestern tip of Alabama, and all the way to Nashville, Tennessee. … More 11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi

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And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure

January 13, 2023

After what felt like 47 mind-numbing days of driving across Texas, we arrived at Round Rock just in time to spend Christmas with Joy’s mom, sister, and nephews. … More And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure

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Travel Bucket list: Alaskan Adventure

August 7, 2021

Katmai National Park has the world’s highest density of brown bears and they are all over the place! And as big as they are, they are frighteningly quiet. … More Travel Bucket list: Alaskan Adventure

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Houseboating on Lake Shasta — a Series of Misadventures

June 12, 2021

Our first attempt at mooring was an utter failure. It is weird to point the house boat at shore, pick up speed, and ram the boat onto land. … More Houseboating on Lake Shasta — a Series of Misadventures

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LBJ Ranch in Texas

Southwest Travel in the time of Covid-19 and Elections

November 25, 2020

We were pleasantly surprised to see how many people were wearing masks in Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Texas, not so much. … More Southwest Travel in the time of Covid-19 and Elections

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Brighton and Joy on the beach

Our Dog is Better Traveled Than You Are

August 5, 2020

Traveling with a dog has lots of challenges. Fortunately, the world recognizes that there’s lots of money to be made catering to people traveling with pets … More Our Dog is Better Traveled Than You Are

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Somehow I Survived My Childhood

September 11, 2019

Usually this game ended fairly quickly and almost always with someone yelling, “No head shots!” … More Somehow I Survived My Childhood

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A Simple Little Road Trip

December 12, 2018

We chose less-traveled byways to maximize time on scenic routes or to visit interesting sights … More A Simple Little Road Trip

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Wyoming Adventures Astride a Horse

October 22, 2018

As the thunder grew louder and the vibrations in my chest grew stronger, it occurred to me that I might die on my first vacation with Joy.  … More Wyoming Adventures Astride a Horse

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Surviving the Internet Desert

October 16, 2016

Cycling through vast swaths of Internet Deserts was certainly annoying to us, and often restricted our ability to plan and make decisions. … More Surviving the Internet Desert

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