Pinery When I think of my love of nature it always stems from my childhood visits to the Pinery. So it only seems fitting my first nature-related post feature that very special place. Located at the underbelly of Ontario (a few hours west of Toronto), this campground and conservation reserve is nestled along the southern… Continue reading Where adventure was born. The Pinery – Ontario, Canada
Tag: 2022
The Vertical Climb of Cerro Chato
Vacation self is crazy. Here in Texas, if someone challenged my overweight, out-of-shape self for a nearly vertical walk up a volcano, going from 0-3700 feet in 1.5 hours, I would think you were mad for even offering. On vacation, this sounds like an adventure! The lodge we were staying at was a starting point… Continue reading The Vertical Climb of Cerro Chato
Spring 2022: Chicago
I always wanted to visit the Windy City but somehow, this became the last major US city I got around to touring. Over the years I would look at airfare and it always seemed to be in the dead of winter which, for me, is not exactly the ideal time to head north. I would… Continue reading Spring 2022: Chicago
Winter 2022: Quartzsite
Earlier in January, I had the fantastic experience of boondocking for two weeks. This was the first time I had ever tried being completely free of any hooked up amenities and I had some initial concerns about being able to pull it off. To my delight, I found boondocking to be one of the best… Continue reading Winter 2022: Quartzsite
How to refresh your home in 2022
2022 is a bit of a special year when it comes to home improvement, mainly because of all of the amazing advancements that have been discovered in 2021. The home of 2022 must most certainly be eco-efficient if you want it to stay current, and that is good news for everyone. Not only does the… Continue reading How to refresh your home in 2022