Minnesota – Twin Cities
August 11th, 2015
Saying goodbye is hard. When I have family events, usually saying goodbye turns into a 30 minute ordeal as I go around to everyone. In this case, I was saying goodbye once again to one of my best adventure buddies, Hoobs. We were heading in different directions, but the short time together was awesome as […]
Minnesota – That’s a Paddlin’
August 9th, 2015
Overcast. Cold. Damp grass. It was a pleasure to wake up not in a parking lot. The dogs at the house across the street (dirt road) barked at me as I exited my car, a proper second alarm. Awake before Hoobs again, I decided to do some work and watch a movie while he slept, […]
Minnesota – Ridin Dirty
August 7th, 2015
Traveling solo is awesome. You can find a million and a half blogs online (if you have internet) and see why many profuse that traveling solo is the way to go. I’ve been doing it, and so far its worked out well. But having a companion to not only see and crash on their floor, […]
Minnesota – Land o Lakes
August 5th, 2015
The border from North to Dakota to Minnesota is in the middle of two cities, simply a river. So there is no sign at the crossing to stop and take copious amounts of photos. I’ll have to remember to do that at the end of the state. With a quick stop at the visitor’s center, […]
North Dakota – Departing Thoughts
August 4th, 2015
North Dakota is known as “The Peace Garden” state, and has the slogan “Legendary” on its welcome sign. Though, the Peace Garden is situated half in Canada and half in the state, and is so small, no map even shows it. If it is Legendary, I have yet to hear the legend, or meet anyone […]
North Dakota – Viking Voltron
August 3rd, 2015
Playing in traffic is the classic “don’t do it” as a kid. But as a photographer, especially a self-photographer, it’s kind of warranted. On my way to Jamestown for the evening, I stopped to enjoy the sun set and think a bit. This would make one bad ass emergency runway…if you ever had an emergency […]
North Dakota – Welcome to Wally World
August 2nd, 2015
Occasionally I play in traffic Waking up in a Walmart parking lot will always be a combination of graciousness, and disorientation. The safety, or illusion thereof, is one that can only be found in the asphalt ocean of the parking lot. The ritual of wandering in, washing up, searching for wifi, and returning to my […]
One Month
July 31st, 2015
It’s July 31st, and tomorrow will be the official 1 month mark of this crazy….whatever it is. Maybe that’s a good place to start: what exactly is this? Through talking to people as I pass by, I’ve been called various things, as well as what I’m doing. Names for myself include: hippie, bum, crazy, adventurer, […]