With its breathtaking alpine landscapes, scenic vineyards, and charming capital city, Slovenia has so much to offer.

A Fall hike in the BWCA

I had reserved an entry point into the BWCA wilderness for early September back in January. I wasn't sure I could or should make the...

I made my 53rd trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this summer. It is a special place, one that calls me back again and ...

Trail's End Campground is at the far end of the Gunflint Trail and the BWCA's edge, making a perfect gateway to this amazing wilderness.

Up north, snow gently falling, snowshoeing, winter hiking, sled dogs, moose, hot tub, and fireplace. A long weekend at the Gunflint Lodge

It's been a few years since I made my first solo trip to the BWCA. At that time, I only owned tandem canoes - a 17.5 foot Bell Northwind...

Kevin and the boys were making plans for their annual BWCA father-son canoe trip and I decided to tag along.

Over the next 5 days, we hiked primarily in the Needles District, and seemed to cover all of it on routes from 12 - 20 miles each.

Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful. I’ve worked some shit out on the trail. I have cried and left untold secrets to the trees...

We paddled around Horseshoe and down into Vista - spent much time in camp just kind of lollygaggin'.

The sun came out to stay as we set up camp and dried out our things in the strong breeze that had been following us and building all day.

I saw no-one else the rest of the day, no hikers, no canoes. Just a few ruffed grouse beating in the woods.