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Come along as I wander trails, backroads, and small towns across the Pacific Northwest. Stories, tips, and a few honest misadventures from a Kitsap local who still gets lost sometimes—but always finds something worth seeing.

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The Trail That Took Me By Surprise (In the Best

Some trails look so ordinary at the start that you question your life choices. That was me last week at a small loop near Poulsbo. But ten minutes in, everything changed. The light filtered through...

What I Learned After Getting Lost… Twice (On the

I’d like to say this only happened once, but no — I managed to get lost twice on the same trail within the same month. Before you judge, the trail wasn’t marked well. Or maybe I wasn’t paying...

Simple Gear That Saved My Back on Long Hikes

I’m not a gear junkie. I’m the opposite — I avoid buying new stuff until my current setup is basically falling apart, frayed, ripped, or just embarrassingly outdated. So when my back started hurting...

Adventure Travel

Lost and Found on the Port Gamble Trails (A’

I’m Rob. Born and brewed in Kitsap. I’ve been wandering Port Gamble’s forest long enough to know where the salal hides the puddles and where the ravens heckle you for your trail mix. And still—some...

Why Travel Mornings Feel Different

I don’t know what it is about mornings while traveling. They just feel different — lighter, slower, like the day hasn’t decided who it wants to be yet. At home I roll out of bed looking like a...

Small Rituals That Keep Me Sane on the Road

I’m not the most organized traveler. I forget things, I underestimate weather, and I pack snacks like someone preparing for a week instead of a day. But I do have a few small rituals that keep me...

Useful Travel Tips

How I Plan My Trips Without Overplanning

I used to plan trips like a military operation — maps, schedules, checklists, everything timed perfectly. And guess what? I hated it. Over the years, I figured out a middle ground: enough planning so...

How I Choose Trails When I Have No Idea Where to

Some days I know exactly what trail I want. Other days? I stare at my boots like they’ll give me an idea. When I have zero clue where to go, I use a simple system that’s saved me from decision...

7 Travel Mistakes I Keep Making (Even Though I

You’d think after years of hiking, traveling, road-tripping, and occasionally getting lost, I’d stop making dumb travel mistakes. Nope. Here are the ones I still make — and what I’m trying to do about...

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