• Beer Hiking in the Land of Rainbows

    Hiking from Runding to Cham to Roding offers a great little slice of the Bavarian Forest and a chance to experience a bit of local beer culture. The route travels …

    Chalk Art Masterpieces

    Here are a couple of great collections of chalk art masterpieces assembled by Priscilla Frank of Huffington Post and by Hongkiat.com …

    Whodat Hoodoo Hiking?

    I dat hiker!  Hoodoos (maybe Hoo-dye is the plural?), if you’ve ever wondered, are distinctive geologic formations that typically consist …

    Who Was General Tso and Why Are We Eating His Chicken?

    Fun article from blogger Kim Kohatsu of Menuism — everything you ever wanted to know about General Tso! … and …

    Hiking Redondito Trail

    I love it when I have a chance to hike a trail I’ve not been on before.  It’s an added …

    Take your cat for a hike?

    If his cat is anything like mine, Chris Brinlee is a brave man.  Read his entertaining post about taking his …

    Bridge of Sighs

    This looks like a Prime Passage!  Earth Pics ‏@EARTHPlCS  Foggy Night, Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy …

    Getting to the Head of the Line at Airports

    Useful article on thrillist.com by Ryan Craggs, “What the hell is TSA PreCheck and how do I get it?“ — …

    Living in the Past on the Geronimo Trail

    The Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway is shaped like an open jaw with the hinge at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.  The …

    Truth or Consequences

    What is it about a small town that makes it interesting?  … worthy of an exploration?  Most small towns are …

    Slow Soakin’

    Sometimes (many times?) a slow-paced, tranquil weekend is what beckons.  Such a time can be had at the Sierra Grande …

    Red Chile on Route 66

    I’m starting a weekend roadtrip in New Mexico for the weekend in very enjoyable fashion with a breakfast special of …