“Who are you looking for?” Was shouted at me the very first time I met Kent McKinley. Wearing a Hawaiian shirt, completely unbuttoned, khaki shorts, and barefoot, my eyes were immediately drawn to the enormous broken capillaries on his nose and thick wild mustache. His skin glistened on the verge of dripping from the summer heat …
Traveling to unfamiliar cultural regions with vegan or specific dietary restrictions can be very intimidating, even more so when exacerbated by a potential language barrier. While I am not a vegan, I am an infrequent meat eater. I thought it would be a fun game to see what challenges I would face in trying to …
As a coffee connoisseur and fanatic, finding the best coffee during my adventures in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was quite high on the priority list. The city and surrounding areas had no shortage of coffee to choose from. I wanted to not only explore the coffees available and roasted nearby, but learn about the local coffee …
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Mount Shasta might be the crown jewel in Siskiyou County, however, there are untold treasures and hidden gems waiting to be discovered throughout the vast landscape. From uncharted tunnels and caves to rivers and overflowing waterfalls, unassuming parks and trails, a journey through Siskiyou is an adventure you must experience.
Join me in discovering these 9 hidden gems throughout Siskiyou County.
Recent travels took me through North Dakota and South Dakota, where I often found myself wondering where all the quiet places had disappeared to. Thinking good and proper remote places were carefully selected, I found myself quite often wishing for a bit less noise. Deep in the land of the large trucks, camping and sleeping outside lent itself to a lot more road noise than expected.
Coupled with a fitful night of sleep at a motel and way too many crying babies on planes, I was ready to make a change to improve my quality of sleep while traveling. I needed something that could travel easily in a variety of environments. It should help me get the much needed sleep I deserved – a key ingredient to epic adventures. After a ton of research, I discovered the Bose Noise-masking sleepbuds.
During my journey to find the secluded, sought after Deep Creek Hot Springs, I found myself driving away heartbroken. I wasn’t heartbroken for being unable to find the beautiful natural hot springs, surrounded by large boulders and desert greenery. It wasn’t due to misfortune on my part nor having an injury forcing a turn around. …
Situated on the North Fork of the American River, Upper Lake Clementine is one of the most beautifully serene kayaking spots I’ve paddled at throughout Northern California. Updated August 2018 with new and improved information. Quiet, secluded, and only open seasonally, this is a true hidden gem. With the hot summer in full swing, I’ve …
The Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is steeped in rich culture and history. Balsamic Vinegar is thick. Syrupy. Sweet and tart – but certainly not sour. Aged like wine. Balsamic vinegar is this magical substance which coats your palette and envelops your senses of smell and taste with delight.
As a personal challenge, I decided to book a multi-country trip to Europe, planning to not plan. The trip originally started out as a trip to Italy to learn about Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. I had an overlapping event in Europe and the company was willing to accommodate a late return date. With plenty of …
Hiking Info Location: Yosemite National Park near Glacier Point (Google Maps Directions) Parking: $20 National Park entry fee Distance: 12.4 miles out and back Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Dogs: Not allowed Gear: Osprey Talon 22 Daypack | Igneo 17 Sleeping Bag | MSR Mutha Hubba NX Tent | MSR Trailshot Microfilter | BearVault Food Canister | Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad | Snow Peak …
