On the last weekend of Sept, this kolokoy completed hiking the 46 high peaks in the Adirondack region, aka, ADK 46ers. This adventure started on the first weekend of July, and completed on the last weekend of Sept. All hikes … Continue reading Jollibee Adventures – ADK 46ers
hiking, mountain biking, road biking rock climbing, scenic driving, camping so many things to do in Vegas… just not in Vegas. After my 4-day backpacking trip to Havasupai, I drove back to Vegas for some R&R, you know – the … Continue reading Red Rock Canyon
It is here, …where the vibrant color of the cool water brings life to a withered soul …where the gentle roar of the flowing river becomes an old man’s lullaby …where the taste of a cheap instant noodles is the … Continue reading The Falls of Havasupai
Jan 19, 2019 – Taking advantage of the calm weather before the big storm hits the area in the evening. I took Mr. Grumps to Sourland Mountain Preserve for a trail run today. I thought it would be muddy, but the trail was hard packed with traces of snow and ice. Mr. Grumps definitely had fun exploring the trails. And as usual, he wanted to have some pictures taken. He met my old trail buddies and had pictures with them. He even did some ‘free soloing’ to show that he, too, has the courage to do what seems to be … Continue reading Sourland Hike with Mr. Grumps
Hello 2019. Meet Grumpy Kirby, aka Mr. Grumps. You may have known him during his playful days. He has aged since then and retired from that playful and lovable character, but he’s still funny at times. He loves adventures and has done sports events from marathons to triathlons to ultras, but enjoys camping, exploring and hiking nowadays. He has asked me to join him in his adventures. And with that look, how can I refuse? So far, we’ve done two hikes together, with me carrying his pack and taking pictures. Boy, this old fart really loves to have his pictures … Continue reading Mr. Grumps
Delicate masterpieces. How they look today may not be the same tomorrow. Time, and the sculpting hands of nature created them. The same elements can change, or even destroy, them. Let man stand aside and not contribute that would lead … Continue reading Arches National Park – In Pictures
Wilderness… an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain. The Wilderness Act, PL 88-577, section 2(c), 1964 Date established: September 12, 1964 Date … Continue reading Canyonlands National Park – In Pictures
If you want solitude, go to a place where the landscape is sculpted by wind, water, and time. Date established: December 18, 1971 Date of visit: December 9-10, 2018 I was alone on the trail, trying to get to … Continue reading Capitol Reef National Park – In Pictures
Hike the hoodoos. But be warned, for they are playful. Be a kid, for they will make you see things when you enter their world. Date established: February 25, 1928 Date of visit: December 7-9, 2018 Day 1. Arrival. … Continue reading Bryce Canyon National Park – In Pictures
Zion National Park – a place where the roads are red, the mountains are massive, and the Angels will give you the most terrifying half mile of your life. Date established: November 19, 1919 Date of visit: December 5-7, … Continue reading Zion National Park – In Pictures
