On top of Black Mesa, with Flatiron in the distance. The spur just behind me -- on the west side of Black Mesa Trail #241 -- was torched.

Black Mesa Loop

2020-12-17 0

Unlike two years ago, this Black Mesa Loop actually involved me hiking on Black Mesa, rather than past it on the trail which bears its […]

The only color in Burr Oak Woods.

Burr Oak Woods

2020-11-27 0

My wife and I were back in Blue Springs, Missouri, for Thanksgiving with our oldest son, Augie. I’m not sure who got stuffed more: The […]

Sunrise at the Golden Eagle Trailhead.

Dixie Mine Loop

2020-11-18 0

After two weeks of minimal physical activity, including seven days sitting in my car, driving to & from Maryland, I needed to do some real […]

Decrepit water slide across Tyler St. from Gatlin Park.

Tucker Creek Trail

2020-11-04 0

Flying is miserable enough without adding useless coronavirus masks, and subtracting airport bars. So, I decided to drive 2,200 miles from Phoenix to Hagerstown, MD, […]