Like most Peace Corps blogs, this one has sort of fallen into disrepair. That was something I always thought was sad before I lived abroad; I would spent hours pouring over these other people’s lives in another country, and then one day it would trail off, an unfinished story. I found my blog linked in … More Collecting Dust
Looking for the perfect winter getaway? Look no further than the sleepy Lake Superior town of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Grand Marais is tucked away in the northeast corner of the Minnesota, with some of the best cross country skiing, waterfall hiking, and backcountry snowshoeing in the continental United States. Hi there, a newer version of … More Five Reasons to Visit Grand Marais This Winter: Trail Guide
Whether you’re an aspiring photographer, explorer, adventurer writer, or just want to document your travels, the first thing you need to create stunning pictures is a solid understanding of composition and lighting. Composition and Lighting are the basic building blocks of Adventure and Travel Photography. Hi there, a newer version of this blog exists. One of … More Basics of Adventure and Travel Photography: Composition and Lighting
Winter is for hauntings. It is the season of candle light and barely days and long, cold nights. A dark sky spits snow and trees dance in the wind like spirits, clattering on the roof in their violent ballet. We all draw close and firelight flickers. I burn a balsam candle with the thought that … More Haunted Season
There is something magical about the idea of rushing water brought to a complete standstill. Frozen waterfalls sound like something out of a fairytale, unique to places like Alaska or Norway. Under the radar and off the beaten path, one of the best locations for chasing frozen waterfalls is tucked away in Northern Minnesota. Hi … More Frozen Waterfalls of the Minnesota North Shore: Trail Guide
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