The Wild Passage
This Steller sea lion was no different from any of the hundreds of others that I had encountered already on my 1,200-mile Inside Passage kayaking adventure. I would typically first spot one a…
To the Banks of the Colorado: Trekking in the Grand Canyon
Note from the National Park Service: “Under no circumstances should you attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day! Do not hike during the hottest part of…
Ascending the Sky: Bolivia from 6000 Meters
Upon entering the frontier of Bolivia, two officers were waiting inside the gate. They seemed more preoccupied with checking out my bike than with asking for my passport or the documents for my bike,…
Paddling Alaska – The Inside Passage by Kayak
Photo by Sarah Greenwood The Inside Passage stretches from Seattle, Washington to Skagway Alaska. Many consider it the sea kayaking equivalent of the Appalachian Trail, though it doesn’t offer the support that the…
Argentina’s Dusty Ruta 40 – Part I
With the warm sun beating over my helmet, I cruised down the 50 km of perfectly paved road towards the little town of San Predro de Atacama, I was already missing the remoteness,…
Ancient Memories of the Mogollon
I grew up spending magical summers sweating away on archaeological digs, getting absolutely filthy shoveling dirt and cleaning potsherds and bones back in the lab, so few things get me as excited as…
