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TWO MONTHS IN A TENT
In July 2018, at the age of 51, I loaded my Toyota Tacoma with camping gear, kayak, mountain bike, fishing and hunting gear and went exploring Canada and Alaska for two months in a tent. The trip took two years of saving and doing without. My bank account would survive the trip, but upon my … Continue reading
Hiking the Corkscrew Swamp
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located in the heart of the Corkscrew Watershed in Southwest Florida just outside of Naples, FL. The Sanctuary is 13,000 acres and is part of the Western Everglades.
Tarpon Fishing
I would guess the vision of standing on the casting deck of a shallow water boat in south Florida sight casting to 100 pound tarpon has drifted through every fisherman’s dreams at one time or another.
Hiking The Big Cypress Swamp
The Big Cypress Swamp Trail is Dry We went to get our feet wet in the Florida swamps of Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve, but the dry season is here and the Florida trail was dry and smoke hung in the air from the seasonal wild fires.
Caloosahatchee Regional Park
Mountain Bike trail riding at Caloosahatchee Regional Park Weaving through the S turns between the trees at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, I smiled a huge grin. I felt like a kid again. In my mind, I was racing my BMX bike through the woods back home. Only a few differences now. Today, I’m 51 years old … Continue reading
Stump Pass Beach State Park Hike
The intent was to spend the late afternoon kayaking around Stump Pass Beach State Park, but the kayak rental vendor was closed. The sign read, “Conditions to dangerous today, no rentals” Things didn’t look that bad to me, just a little wind, so I almost called the number and begged for a kayak, then figured … Continue reading
Red Oxx Bags Review
Back in November, when I got the call from FEMA, I knew it was time to step up my luggage game. That’s when I began asking some of my friends who travel for a living what they use for luggage and daily carries. One name kept coming up, Red Oxx.
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.
When Life Gives You Jack Crevalle Instead of Snook
Last night a friend and I were discussing how our life plans don’t often lead in the direction we intend or thought possible. which evolved into discussing the importance of observing all that is around and not having a spotlight view of our world. But let’s talk fishing for a minute.
Wearing a life Vest
Wearing a life vest while kayak fishing So yea, the guy that has paddled all over the country for over 40 years wears a life vest, maybe you should too. At least now I do anyhow. Are you wearing a life vest? Sunday Morning Fishing Before the sun lit the new day, I paddled out … Continue reading