“May God bless you and may your bones bleach in these sands.” The Captain toasted his now wrecked ship, a haunting farewell to the vessel that had faced the untamed seas. Turning to his men, he held aloft a bottle of whisky, a grim yet resolute gesture in the face of adversity. “Boys,” he said, […]
Category: Hiking Journal
DeLaura Beach for the Night
He left the deserted beach behind, traversing a lily-covered bog as he ventured towards town, seeking the simple comfort of a hotdog from Costco. Little did he know, membership was the ticket to that savory delight, and the stone-faced sentinel at the door wasn’t budging. A faceless fortress of commerce, this part of Warrenton was […]
Beach Camping, Camp Rilea
Under the shadowy cloak of the night, he should have vanished from the coast, slipping into the abyss of the world’s troubles. But there he lingered, treading slowly along the hard-packed sand, as if drawn by an invisible force of uncertainty. The rhythmic cadence of the Pacific ocean’s white noise beckoned him, luring him into […]
The Quest for Birria Ramen Tacos
The day began in the bowels of an abandoned military bunker, a relic of forgotten wars. He emerged from the shadows, a lone figure silhouetted against the peak, his zero drop trail runners glided across damp moss and gnarled spruce and fir trees, shrouded in low-hanging clouds that seemed to grasp at him, threatening to […]
Cannon Beach to Tillamook Head
I Love the Oregon Coast! Even the road walk is scenic! Then you climb up from Haystack Rock and the beach, to the treeline, past Ecola Point to trek the Clatsop Loop Trail to the hiker camp on the way to Seaside. Lewis and Clark hated this hike, but this is one of my favorite […]
From Bend to Cannon Beach
From Bend to Portland, for Clyde’s and to hang out with the cool kids, then out to the coast. No plan, no place to stay, but the sunset was amazing so why not just stay on the beach for the night? #OCT #wandering
Walmart Utensil Strainer Wood Stove
Voilà! Dinner is prepared! Steak sandwiches! And apparently I won’t have to shave my legs anytime soon, this Walmart utensil strainer as a wood stove has singed all the hair off. Makes me a little apprehensive to use, probably isn’t going to be a regular thing. #woodstovecooking #wandering
Something Ate My Charging Cable
Something ate through my charging cord while I was taking a nap. Haven’t been able to use my phone much for the last few days. Not sure if that’s a negative or positive? #lazydays #wandering
Ranger Roll Test
Thinking about getting rid of my tent. Slept in my rain poncho last night instead and it worked surprisingly well as a bivy. Hmm… Drop three pounds of comfort? Really sleep outside? #wandering #rangerroll
Camping in Coconino National Forest
I don’t do much camping, and by that I mean relaxing in the same campsite for almost a week. Usually I’m in and I’m out, finding a new place along the trail to sleep every night. But I thought I’d slow down and sit for a bit. Somewhere hidden and off trail. Maybe read a […]