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
Category: US Travel
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
Sun Setting Behind the Washington Monument
I just happened to be in the right place at the right time, on the right day! TT
NoPa – American Brasserie in DC
On a recent adventure downtown friends and I saw a restaurant we had heard was about to open. We looked in the windows and saw
Daikaya Ramen – Authentic Noodles in DC
Last week I posted about a Living Social Scotch Tasting in downtown DC. At the end I mentioned we got dinner at a hot new
Veal Striploin at Liberty Tavern
The Liberty Tavern in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood is consistently my favorite. They change their menu with the seasons and last night we happened to stop in for
Cedar Plank Salmon
Finally trying this cedar plank that I’ve had in the cabinet for a while any tips?
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 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
Pupatella: Even the New York Pizza Snobs Say It’s Good!
I’m just going to come out and say it, I have a chip on my shoulder about New York pizza snobs. If you’re one of
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
Carolina BBQ – Going Whole Hog!
On a recent trip to Raleigh I had two nights to eat at the best spots possible. I asked the guys at the rental car
The National Mall on the 4th of July
Calm before the storm. Tonight there will be 10’s of thousands of people here for concerts and fireworks. This morning it has been swept clean
