George L. Smith State Park: A Photo Essay
Last weekend, the Camp Granola crew set off for a camping adventure in George L. Smith State Park in central Georgia. It was one of many trips we’ve taken around the state to complete the…
Postcards from Camp Granola: Campfire
Last weekend we trekked off for a little local adventure here in Georgia. Part of the purpose of this trip was to make progress in completing the Georgia State Parks geocaching challenge but it was…
Overland Expo to TBEX: 24 hours in Boston – Part 2
So you’ve got 24 hours in Boston. The first night was spent indulging your little nerds at Car Talk Plaza and the Museum of Science. With one morning left to explore a city in which,…
Overland Expo to TBEX: 24 hours in Boston – Part 1
After a night catching up with high school friends, it was time to figure out what to do about our altered arrangements. Wendy had given us some great ideas of things to do in Falmouth…
Overland Expo to TBEX: Adams National Historical Park
Even though our entrance to Wompatuck State Park was not easy, we were ready to use our camp as home base to explore the Boston area for a few days. At dinner the previous night,…
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Postcards from Camp Granola: Contact
I’ve talked a lot lately about how much I appreciate the connections I’ve made during my life as a blogger. I’ve made some great friends in various communities and I’ve learned a lot from some inspiring people. But today I get to return to my…
Overland Expo to TBEX: The rain in Maine… again.
So we were driving back through Maine. Again. Through torrential downpours. Again. It was a slow drive, but fortunately I’d left myself plenty of time to get from Fundy National Park to Bangor for our appointment at the Subaru dealer. Blubaru’s TLC… We’d been asking…
Connecting: Travel, Life, & Social Media
We’re all learning to navigate this modern, hyper-connected world. As a forty-something, I’m in that category of people who didn’t grow up with the internet and social media but have had to embrace it as it has come. And now I find myself deeply intertwined…
Postcards from Camp Granola: Appreciation
Through my blogging and travels, I’ve gotten to meet some truly remarkable people. Some have become friends, others are mentors, some are both. All of them, I cherish for their impact on my life. And now that I’ve been around the blogosphere for a little…
Overland Expo to TBEX: Fundy National Park
I awoke in a fog on Day 27 of the Overland Expo to TBEX expedition. After a horrible, mostly sleepless night of battling technicolor food poisoning, I wasn’t exactly refreshed to explore the majesty of Fundy National Park. We were now four weeks into our…
Death Valley with David Middleton and Brenda Berry
As you know, back in November I ventured out to Death Valley for the rare delight of a kidless adventure. It was a two-part trip of camping with friends and a photography workshop and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. The…
Postcards from Camp Granola: Outdoor Families #OutFam
Greetings from Camp Granola HQ! Apparently I don’t have enough irons in the fire so I’ve taken on another project and I couldn’t be more excited. An amazing group of outdoor family bloggers has come together to share their expertise in a new Twitter chat…
Overland Expo to TBEX: Canadian Geocaching Mission
When I last left you in the Overland Expo to TBEX expedition, the Camp Granola crew had made it to camp in Fundy National Park after several days of pure travel whackiness. I’m really not sure what else to call it… a drowned iPhone, a…
Camp Granola vs. the Atlanta Snowpocalypse
As you know, Atlanta has been the focus of scrutiny and ridicule following the absurdity of last week’s snow-induced debacle. And, as you also know, Camp Granola was right smack in the thick of it. The setup… So in a nutshell, Tuesday marked the first…
Postcards from Camp Granola: Survival
Last week when I talked about safety in the backcountry, I had no idea I’d be struggling to find safety in my own city just a few days later. Those of you who follow me on Facebook know that I, along with Fred and George,…