Daily Category: Adventuring

Adventuring. Overlanding. Camping. Exploration. Backcountry hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and more!

  • Secret Church

    Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder is a Catholic Church was built on the top three floors of a canal house during the 1660s. At that time, it was prohibited to celebrate mass, so churches like this had to remain a secret.

    To do this, they cut a large hole in the top three floors and supported the gap with iron bars.

    How to support the missing floors

    While a bit strange, the invention and beauty found in the details are quite astounding.

  • Greeley Ponds XC Ski

    It may be mid-March but there’s PLENTY of snow left on the ground for some skiing!

  • First Ski of 2017

    Look! It’s the happiest couple on skis!

  • Wilder Farm 2017

    Enjoyed a wonderful visit with family (immediate and extended!) in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

  • 24th Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree

    Every year Jeepers from around the country gather for a weekend of off-road adventure in the Cumberland Gap region. Like last year in Maine, Ruby Jean wanted to join them. Of course, I camped in my new (and constantly improving!) rig.

    Camp is deployed

    In this overhead drone shot, you can see the tiny bright orange tent peeking through the morning fog (second from the bathhouse).

    Campground Drone Cam

    The night before we hit the first trails, more than 300(!) Jeeps took over the little town of Williamsburg, Kentucky. Some were stock, others heavily modified. All were unstoppable.

    Paul and Dawn were first to arrive, so we lined up early for inspection.

    Ready for inspection

    Once Kris, Mary Jo, Jim, and John rolled in, it was time for our final trail selection.

    Making our final trail decisions


    Trail Day One

    Early call on day one


    Trail Day Two

    As with every Jamboree, it’s the PEOPLE that make it AMAZING. What an incredible trip!

    MOAB 2020!

  • Skyline Drive

    On my way down to the 24th Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree, I took a small detour to camp along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. It was lovely!