Kevin and Roxanne
Baton Rouge Road Trip
A story in which my brother and I drive to Baton Rouge, eat catfish po-boys, gumbo, and 5 pounds of crawdads, only to drive back again...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 30, 202211 min read
Grand Canyon Weekend Trip in December
A long weekend in early December is a perfect time to visit the Grand Canyon South Rim.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 3, 20226 min read
BWCA - Horseshoe, Winchell, Gaskin Loop Solo. With a Bear.
I had reserved an entry point into the BWCA wilderness for early September back in January. I wasn't sure I could or should make the...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 8, 20225 min read
BWCA Louse River Loop
I made my 53rd trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this summer. It is a special place, one that calls me back again and ...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 24, 202110 min read
A Taste of #Vanlife: My First Time Adventure
Spending a week testing #vanlife, learning about free camping options, working on the go while seeing the middle of the country
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Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 22, 20215 min read
Whitewater State Park: Solo camping at a nearly perfect state park
Whitewater State Park lies in a region dramatically sculpted by the Middle Fork Whitewater River, a crystal-clear trout stream.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 9, 20216 min read
Trail's End Campground: A slice of camping and canoeing heaven....plus a bear
Trail's End Campground is at the far end of the Gunflint Trail and the BWCA's edge, making a perfect gateway to this amazing wilderness.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 20, 20216 min read
Glacial Lakes State Park: Rolling prairies, wildflowers and 10 camping lessons learned
Created to preserve the glacial landforms and rolling prairies, Glacial Lakes State Park is a great weekend get-away.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 6, 202111 min read
California 9-Day Road Trip: LA, Joshua Tree, SEKI, Monterey, Highway 1
This 9-day itinerary for a California road trip covers beaches, deserts, mountains, giant sequoias, valleys, waterfalls, and coastline.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 6, 20215 min read
3-Day Itinerary for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
3-day itinerary for Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP includes hiking through the giant trees, peaceful meadows, and beautiful waterfalls.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 6, 20216 min read
1.5 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park
1.5-day itinerary through Joshua Tree National Park that features short hikes that are good for hot days, along with a unique Airbnb stay.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 25, 20215 min read
Exploring Iowa's Driftless Area
It was Spring Break and Easter weekend - the perfect time for Minnesotans to head somewhere warm, shed winter clothing, and enjoy...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jan 30, 20215 min read
Winter Weekend Getaway to the Gunflint Lodge
Up north, snow gently falling, snowshoeing, winter hiking, sled dogs, moose, hot tub, and fireplace. A long weekend at the Gunflint Lodge
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Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 10, 20203 min read
My Magic Bell Solo
It's been a few years since I made my first solo trip to the BWCA. At that time, I only owned tandem canoes - a 17.5 foot Bell Northwind...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Hiking St. Paul's Crosby Farm Regional Park
On Thanksgiving Day, we headed out for a pre-feast hike to Crosby Farm Regional Park. So did a lot of other folks. The parking lot was...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Nov 25, 20205 min read
Western Washington Wanderlust
Looking back on past Thanksgiving trips to Washington and the sites to see north of Seattle.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 25, 20206 min read
Highlights of Michigan U.P. Roadtrip
HIghlights of a 13-day trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 4, 20203 min read
Day Trip to MN Bluff Country: Frontenac State Park
A sunny and crisp fall day made for perfect hiking along the St. Croix River at Frontenac State Park.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Awesome Day Trip Destination: Taylors Falls, St. Croix River, and Franconia Sculpture Park
Just an hour north of the Twin Cities is the small town of Taylor’s Falls, located on the banks of the scenic St. Croix River.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Looking for fall color: Wild River State Park
Wild River State Park has 18 miles of frontage on the St. Croix River near Center City MN.
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