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Colorado: Leadville 100 from the Crew’s Perspective
After spending the weekend amongst the elite ultra runners at the Leadville 100 race, and seeing it with my own eyes, I still can’t fathom how they ran 100 miles. Not only 100 miles but a course which...
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Colorado: On the Continental Divide
Now on the day that John Wayne died I found myself on the continental divide Tell me where do we go from here? Think I’ll ride into Leadville and have a few beers Think of “Red River”, “Liberty...
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West Virginia: Harpers Ferry National Park
Only an hour and fifteen minute drive from Washington DC, Harpers Ferry National Park is a delightful getaway for the day, an overnighter or perhaps even a weekend. There’s lots to do and something for...
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Alexandria, VA: King Street Art Festival 2015
On September 19 and 20, the annual feast for the eyes King Street Art Festival will be set up from Washington Street to the waterfront in Alexandria, VA. I’ve attended the outdoor art gallery four...
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Colorado: Favorite Moment
It was three in the morning, completely dark, except for the starlight and the occasional headlamp from a Leadville 100 runner. The only sound was lake water lapping against the shore. We could see the...
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Philadelphia: Who is an American?
The marker is located at SE corner of S 3rd Street & Chancellor Street (Thomas Paine Place) During my recent visit to Philadelphia, I came across the area where, on this day in 1776, Thomas Paine...
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Alexandria, VA: Friday Night Fun at Port City Brewing Company
For the last few weeks, I’ve been hearing a lot about Port City Brewing Company. They recently earned the national title of Small Brewing Company and Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year at the...
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Washington DC Ideas for Locals
It’s easy to impress first-time visitors to Washington DC. A lot of people have a negative preconception of the capital city and they are pleasantly surprised when they see all it has to offer. By far,...
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Hawaii: Tsunami Alert
Having grown up in Hawaii, I’m used to the occasional earthquake, big surf, an active volcano and unpredictable weather. And then there’s the ever-present threat of a tsunami. While having dinner with...
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Hawaii: Kīlauea Iki Trail
As a family, we’ve hiked in locations around the world and have been lucky enough to hike in Germany, Slovenia, Guam, Hawaii, Virginia, and many more. But I wasn’t surprised when my daughter deemed the...
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