I need more time to dig into genealogy before I can post Part 3 of my heritage trail ride, so in the meantime, I’ll share highlights from a legendary route I rode – the Cabot Trail! This roughly 180-mile loop circumnavigating the northern part of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, is a ride that is... Continue Reading →
Highlights of my month-long journey through the northeast on two-wheels
Wondering what happened to me? I've been on the road! I recently returned from a 6000 mile motorcycle trip to the northeast. For most of the month of August, I rode secondary roads through 11 states and 3 Canadian provinces where I visited numerous National Park Service units, museums, and Canadian Parks. From Revolutionary War... Continue Reading →
Summer Scenic Byways and Family Time
I haven't been blogging much, but I've certainly been riding! The month of June was filled with a few iconic scenic byways and beautiful backroads as well as connections with family and friends. Here's the rundown of my early summer rides. Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi & Tennessee) I have ridden various sections of the... Continue Reading →
Rafting the Rio Savegre in Costa Rica
In response to all of the adventures I have been posting, a friend back home asked if I was actually going to school or just sightseeing! I had originally signed up for daily 4-hour group classes when I registered for the Spanish language immersion program through Maximo Nivel. But, with April being a slow month... Continue Reading →
Fishing in Quepos, Costa Rica
I've done so much since last time I posted that I'll have to break all my excursions into multiple posts. A fishing trip was one of the highlights of this weekend, so I'll start with that! I decided to splurge and go on an inland charter fishing trip. Quepos is a popular fishing destination for... Continue Reading →
5 Must-Visit State Parks in NC
North Carolina has 41 state parks. At least a dozen of them are close enough to my home for day trips, so I occasionally choose one for a motorcycle destination. Whether on two or four wheels, I typically will do a hike while I’m there. With the gorgeous recent weather, I’ve visited five of them... Continue Reading →
