Road trip Stops
Everglades National Park – Shark Valley
Exploring Shark Valley I’ve been posting lately on the fishing I’ve been experiencing here in Florida, but that’s not all I’ve been doing. A few weeks ago, I met a friend at the Everglades National Park Shark Valley for a little exploring. Then last week I returned with my mother during her visit.
Road Trip – Flagpole Knob
So yeah, I had never been to Flagpole Knob in Virginia. Well, that was until last weekend, when after hearing so much about this “awesome” place to go wheel’n, I tossed a sandwich and drinks into the Tacoma and took a Sunday drive. To be honest, I was just looking for something to do on Sunday and wasn’t … Continue reading
Road Trip
This article first appeared in the Carroll County Times on Sunday July 26, 2015. Merriam-Webster simply defines Road Trip as a long trip in a car, truck, etc. A pretty simple definition for such a meaningful paired two words. After a weekend of exploring the lesser traveled dirt roads of Maryland, West Virginia and … Continue reading
I Can See The Washington Monument
Having lived on the edge of Washington DC for 2 years now, I have noticed one big thing – The Washington Monument. It cannot be missed. No matter where you go, the tall pointy stone object is in view. So, I got to thinking, what is the monument all about anyhow? After doing some reading … Continue reading
Breaking in the New Toyota Tacoma 4X4
The first time on the trail with the new Tacoma Driving a stock Tacoma has caused me to have to think about where I’m going out to play. Once the snows got deep up in the mountains, I had to think about getting the truck stuck and not having a winch to free myself. But spring … Continue reading
Niagara Falls
There is something special I enjoy about going to tourist locations during the off season. My favorite time at the beach is in the winter. Niagara Falls is a place that has been on my “want to go” list for a while. But I wanted to see Niagara Falls frozen or at least icy and … Continue reading
Weekend at Swallow Falls
HECK WITH THE CHORES, WE’RE GOING TO SWALLOW FALLS On Thursday night, I was preparing for a weekend at home catching up things. However, my travel partner had other plans. I was told to be packed and ready to leave Saturday morning. We were going to Swallow Falls State Park in Garrett County, MD for … Continue reading
Roadtrip Side Stop – Luray Caverns
After a short day at the office on a Summer Friday afternoon, we headed west. Our destination was Garrett county in hopes to finalize the arrangements for the coming fall bear hunt. Augie’s Adventures will be offering a full service guided bear hunt in Garrett County this coming fall. More information will be forthcoming in … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Run to The Outer Banks, NC
Not all journeys are measured in miles traveled Augie’s Adventures The Great Dismal Swamp Thursday November 17, 2011 On Wednesday November 16, 2011 I packed my 95 Toyota Tacoma for a week on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I had rented a house on the Thanksgiving holiday for my mother and me. At the time … Continue reading