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Expanding Our Adventures!
We’ve decided to give our website a fresh new direction ...

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 142 min read


Louwala-Clough: Mt. St. Helens
On the morning of May 18, 1980, a month before we (Allen & Terri) met, Mount St. Helens unleashed its catastrophic eruption.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 145 min read


The 49th
The highlight of today was reaching the international border between Canada and the United States.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 142 min read


North of North Pole: Fairbanks, Alaska
We are settled in and enjoying our first full day in Fairbanks.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 142 min read


Ark Encounter
In the heart of Kentucky stands a structure that has captivated the imagination and curiosity of countless visitors: The Ark Encounter.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 143 min read


Random Alaska Observations – Part 1
Random thoughts. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 146 min read


Relatives, Rails, Reindeer, and a Riverboat
We packed in a lot of Alaska in just a few short days.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 143 min read


Moments of Goodness
Perhaps we can call these times, “moments of goodness.”

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 144 min read


Wheels and Wardrobes
Amidst the rugged beauty of Fairbanks, Alaska, lies an unexpected treasure—a vintage car museum.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 143 min read


Fairbanks to Circle: Driving the Steese Hwy.
About a month ago, on June 19th, we embarked on a journey north to the Yukon River. We’ve been wanting to share our adventure, so here goes.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 143 min read


Alyeska - Great Land with a Great Pipeline
Alaska is an enormously vast land of beauty and untamed wilderness and home to one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 146 min read


Denali Star - Comfort on the Frontier
The train ride aboard Alaskan Railways, Denali Star, was fantastic.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 144 min read


Denali Tundra
Denali is not just a park; it’s a narrative of the wild tundra and a testament to the expanse of Alaska.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 146 min read


Alaska: Did you know ...
Interesting tidbits about Alaska.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 145 min read


Where Wildflowers Roam and Trolls Lurk
We gathered the crew and set off from Auburn for a day that promised flowers, fresh air, and lots of scenic Maine countryside.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 16, 20254 min read


A Taste of Maine
When we eat something familiar, especially in a place that holds meaning, it’s not just our taste buds lighting up—it’s our memory centers.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 11, 20255 min read


A Maine Homecoming
We’re going to Maine to visit my mom as we celebrate (a little early) her 90th birthday.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Astoria: Columbia, Chinook, and Cinema
Our best memory of Astoria will be that of having our friends, Dave and Christine, along for the ride.

Roger Allen Burns
Apr 9, 20257 min read


44th in the 33rd
For our 44th anniversary, we found ourselves in the 33rd State.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 30, 20256 min read


Hike in the Dark Side: Ape Caves
Walk through a geological marvel while simultaneously questioning your decision to spend part of a summer sunlit day in complete darkness.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 5, 20254 min read
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