I recently returned from my western adventure, the trip that was to help me regain my Val-ness after January's crash. And it did in so many ways. It was needed and I gained a lot of ground. I consider … [Read more...] about On Being Timid
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Rethinking Adventure Food with Fishpeople Seafood
A few weeks before I set out out on the Pacific Northwest Tour, I got a treat. The folks at Fishpeople Seafood contacted me to see if I'd be interested in trying out their products and sharing my … [Read more...] about Rethinking Adventure Food with Fishpeople Seafood
The Pacific Northwest Tour – Week 3
Three weeks into the Pacific Northwest tour and I've collected Fred and George in Denver for Stage 2... the actual Pacific Northwest part. What I've been up to... 1 final day in Great Sand … [Read more...] about The Pacific Northwest Tour – Week 3
Comfort
If you've been following along the Pacific Northwest Tour, particularly on Facebook, you know that I just spent eight solo adventure days of camping, hiking, photographing, and relaxing at the … [Read more...] about Comfort
The Pacific Northwest Tour: Week 2
Two weeks into the Pacific Northwest tour and I'm still in the southwest. After Overland Expo, I ventured to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve where I've been hanging out for the last … [Read more...] about The Pacific Northwest Tour: Week 2
Self Reliance
A lot of folks think I'm nuts for taking off on 16 days of solo travel and adventure. For some it seems daunting and/or dangerous, for others it seems lonely. As for the lonely part, it's a … [Read more...] about Self Reliance