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To: Grandpa—a Get Well Letter

February 18, 2020

Presidents Day: I didn’t sleep most of the night, but then fell asleep around 4:00 AM and woke up mid-morning …

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A Ride Down Memory Lane

February 7, 2020

“You must be nuts! How can this be fun?!” —said my sweet wife with some exasperation in her voice. This …

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Big Bend Adventure: Day 3, Castolon Historic District and Santa Elena Canyon

December 10, 2019

The murky water was now at mid-thigh as I took yet another careful step toward my destination on the other …

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Big Bend Adventure: Day Two, Crossing into Mexico

December 3, 2019

Day two in Big Bend National Park: The stars were still visible in the dark sky as we mounted our …

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Big Bend Adventure: Day One In The Park

November 24, 2019

“After crossing the railroad tracks, turn on 6th street and you will run right into the gate,” Ingrid said. “The …

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Big Bend Adventure: Riding Across Texas

November 13, 2019

Yes, I think Texas is an amazing state, not for the usual reasons most Texans brag about (size, lots of …

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Big Bend Adventure: On the way to Texas

November 9, 2019

Have you been to Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas on the Rio Grande River along the Mexican border? …

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Gray Grizzlies 10: Adventure on the Denali Highway

October 7, 2019

“Would you happen to have an extra bottle of water?” asked a meek female voice from just behind me. The …

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Gray Grizzlies 9: Dalton Highway—The Haul Road

September 19, 2019

“These potholes and washboards are killing me,” I said to Don via intercom with a bit of desperation in my …

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Gray Grizzlies 8: Dawson City and Top of the World Highway

September 16, 2019

OK, I admit it, Richard was right. It was cold the morning we left Moose Creek Campground for Dawson City, …

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