We have been fighting a series of health issues that have kept us inside and offline. Please accept this picture of our sweet(ish) kitty as an apology.

Cold air + warm coffee at camp hits different.
What’s your easiest camp breakfast that still feels fancy?

Happy 2026! We just returned from vacation.

We hope everyone had a restful holiday season with friends and family and best wishes for a wonderful 2026!

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We hope that everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Night Hiking With Kids: Tips For Safe, Fun, Family Adventures After Dark Night hiking with kids is safe, simple, and fun. Learn how to pick the right trail, pack smart, ease common fears, and enjoy magical family hikes after dark.

We have been on a bit of a night hiking kick lately so I wrote up a quick guide for parents who are thinking of taking their kids hiking at night.

tldr; do it, it's amazing.

adventureite.com/hiking/night...

I should embrace writing AI slop so I can go to be earlier.

I'm joking, mostly.

Some random photos from our last road trip through Northern New Mexico.

Essential Knee Support for Hikers: An Ultimate Guide Do your knees hurt while hiking like mine do? Learn which knee braces and sleeves offer the best support and enjoy pain-free hiking trips.

I tried out the Anaconda knee brace that a friend recommended on my last hike and didn't like it very much. It was comfortable but it kept slipping and moving.

To be fair, it's more for mma athletes than hikers.

On the plus side I don't have to update my guide: adventureite.com/hiking/knee-...

The Rangers Are Not Alright Here's what happens when the dedicated employees of Rocky Mountain National Park start to break down

Things are very difficult right now for a lot of people. OMB Director Russell Vought said he wanted federal employees to suffer, and he is getting his wish.

www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...

Everyone who follows me can do something to support federal workers and the people and places they serve and protect.

Please discover what that is and then do it.

#ShutdownStories

I'm so tired.

I hate selling on here but I was shopping for a Garmin inReach Mini and realized they are currently 38% off. No idea how long the sale will last but I'm happy to be saving some money.

amzn.to/4nW4FkR

😅

TIL that I have enough assets to retire "rich"

Got a couple decent pictures today even if rain interrupted our hike.

We had a good one here too

I'm starting to hate the word 'aesthetics'.

Hey #Blogger friends, do you have a Facebook page that needs an engaged follower? If you talk about travel or outdoor adventures, and you allow pages to follow you, let me know.

My Facebook feed is stale and boring so I'm looking to add more stuff.

Frogs and tadpoles in the creek

Field of sunflowers at the Bernardo Wildlife Area.

Closeup of a sunflower plant with two bright yellow sunflowers center frame.

We took the dogs out on a nice walk and saw some sunflowers and frogs. We also saw an elk but she was too far away to get a picture.

America's Most Spine-Chilling Ghost Tours Embark on a spooky adventure with our guide to America's best ghost tours! From haunted hotels to eerie cemeteries, explore bone-chilling destinations.

It's time to update our list of the best ghost tours in America. If you run, or have taken a ghost tour, please let us know about it. The listing is free; we just want to offer the best resource for our readers we can. #ghosttours #hauntedhouse

adventureite.com/travel/best-...

I wish we could move past the fear and superstition around wolves. They are amazing animals and a critical part of biological diversity.

It was short but got outside for a bit today.

Guess we have our plans for Sunday! #roadtrip

This gave me some road trip ideas. So far I've only been to one (Cadillac Ranch in Texas) so I have a lot of work to do.

The hardest part of writing research papers was always staying under the maximum length. I always want to put in everything.

I relate with this so much.

I just got a spam SEO email promising to put my site on the first page of Yahoo.

I had to Google to see if Yahoo still exists. It does.
I'm still gonna pass on their offer though.

I just learned that a family member back in Kansas got West Nile Virus and isn't doing well. I didn't even know this was a thing that could happen in Kansas.

So, everyone, please be careful and wear bug screen (and sunscreen too) and take care of yourselves.

We have family there and they have mentioned how quiet it is.