Pin Drops & Paper Trails

Pin Drops

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Paper Trails

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I read. I travel. I write.

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When I read, I travel. Some days, I actually leave home. Those are the days I write about.

My adventures run the gamut from grand experiences in America’s National Parks to weekend-warrior discoveries in my own backyard. Along for the ride are the books that inspire me to travel to new places or delve deeper when I come home. These are my travels and the books that accompany me.

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Photo of author at overlook on Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park
Badlands in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
In Joshua Tree National Park

What I’m Reading

Going Somewhere- A Bicycle Journey Across America, a memoir by Brian Benson

Going Somewhere- A Bicycle Journey Across America by Brian Benson is a memoir of his journey from Wisconsin to the Pacific. He’s on a brand-new bike, riding with his brand-new girlfriend and hoping to find the right direction for his future.

As you would expect, this journey is anything but easy. It’s a test of will, love, and self-sufficiency. In times of need, he meets many trail angels who prove there are still plenty of generous people in the world.

I really enjoyed this book, but then I love a good bike ride. I’ve often imagined what it would be like to go on a two-wheel pilgrimage like this. I’ll never do it, but it’s fun to think about.

For now, I’m happy with shorter rides with comfortable elevation gains on well-mapped dedicated bike trails. And there’s nothing wrong with that. I’ve seen and felt so many incredible things from my bike that wouldn’t have looked or felt the same through a windshield. You can read about some of those experiences in my new article National Park Bike Rides- My Top 5 (So Far).

When will my next grand adventure begin?

Days

Hours

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I’ll let you know soon!

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