The Hike On the Appalachian Trail everyone takes a trail name. For the thru-hikers this becomes an identity that grows as they make their northward
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Appalachian Trail Adventure 2013 – Connecticut, Part 1 of 3
Background Last week I completed a 60 mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I hiked this year with my cousin Brendan who read of
Appalachian Trail Adventure 2013 – Connecticut
My stuff is packed, and tomorrow I board a train to upstate NY. I will meet my cousin Brendan for a 6 day backpacking trip
Weekend Get-Away in Culpeper, VA
Turns out Culpeper is the perfect spot for a get-away! Boutique hotel, hidden gem of a restaurant, friendly people, and a quaint “cheese” shop that
Bucket List Update: Meet Molly Ringwald…Check!
OK, maybe meeting Molly Ringwald was not exactly a bucket list item but I do find her pretty iconic (not to mention pretty in pink…and,
Tammany Hall in Arlington, VA
I am a lifelong Democrat with many Republican friends whose right to disagree I have always respected (mostly). Today Arlington County, VA held a Democratic
Hiking Roosevelt Island and the Key-Chain Trail
In late June I will be hiking my 2nd Annual Appalachian Trail Section Hike. I have 6 weeks to get in shape and break in a
House of Walker Scotch Tasting and a Lesson in Brand Marketing
The invitation came from UrbanDaddy. The event was being held at Living Social and was a scotch tasting from the “House of Walker” as in
Kayaks Surfing the Potomac River at Great Falls
Video Tip: The video is 2 min 23 seconds and is best watched on full screen, and select HD. YesterdayI went for a hike in
Skyline Drive by Bike – Day 3 of 3
If you have been following my Skyline Drive trip by bike you know there was an element of overestimating my ability, and not taking seriously
Skyline Drive by Bike – Day 2 of 3
Day 2 of this trip was the first day of actual bicycling. Day 1 had been mostly about positioning the cars, getting there, and as
Skyline Drive by Bike – Day 1 of 3
Our bike trip began with a lot of logistics. We drove two cars out to the mountains, leaving one a the southern end of Skyline
Skyline Drive by Bike – Complete!
I am always amazed by the body’s ability to recover. Today I woke up a little sore but ready and did the second half of
Skyline Drive by Bike – End of Day 1
Today’s ride began with a 6 mile climb! The entire ride was grueling and the ascents were endless. Traffic was rush-hour heavy and my partner
Skyline Drive – Sheanandoah National Park by Bike
Today is about logistics. The actual bike riding does not begin until tomorrow but it will take a full day to get everything in place.
Return to Shenandoah National Park…This Time by Bike
The last time I blogged about Shenandoah National Park I was hiking it by foot along the Appalachian Trail. This time it will be by
Legacies of War – Laos Gets a Visit From Secretary Clinton
Today Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a historic visit to Laos. It was the first visit there by a US Secretary of State since John Foster
Powerless in the DC Storm!
If you have been following the news you have heard that we had record heat and humidity Friday in the Washington, DC area. The temperature
Derecho – Powerless in the DC Storm!
If you have been following the news you have heard that we had record heat and humidity Friday in the Washington, DC area. The temperature
My Appalachian Trail Adventure Conclusion – 10 Lessons Learned
This is the final posting of a 5-part series on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. At many points during my 4-day section hike
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