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Yukon Stogie
Mar 14 min read


Not Every Adventure Needs a Map
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Sometimes it arrives in a box, filled with clues, a little gold, and a story that connects you to the past.

Yukon Stogie
Oct 13, 20253 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


The Other Toledo
Toledo has a history full of pioneers, railroads, and legends that you probably haven’t heard in the history books.

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 17, 20254 min read


Tillamook – A Boatload of Cheese
Stepping into the Tillamook Creamery is like entering a dairy wonderland.

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 13, 20254 min read


Fairbanks to Toledo – The Journey Home
Our journey back was a joyride, and we can’t wait to share some of the highlights with you!

Roger Allen Burns
Oct 2, 20247 min read


Final (Frontier) Alaska Observations – Part 2
There are many impressions Alaska has made on us. This is the second post in which we share our observations.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 18, 20248 min read


Arctic Circle Ice Road Truckin’
It would be a shame to get all the way to Fairbanks Alaska and not venture onto one of the most iconic roadways, the Dalton Highway

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 17, 20249 min read


South from the Golden Heart
Our time in Alaska is ending. Our adventure will continue.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 9, 20246 min read


Autumn Tundra and Northern Lights
The journey to the Denali region in autumn was a slow and deliberate exploration, each mile revealing more of Alaska’s wilderness beauty.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 5, 20244 min read


A 90-mile Ditch
It's hard to imagine that a ditch could change the course of history, but it did.

Yukon Stogie
Aug 27, 20248 min read


Valdez Recipe - Salmon, Oil, and Lotsa Ice
It was wonderful to smell the sea air, hear the sound of water and gulls, and see the boats bobbing on the water...

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 22, 20247 min read


Valdez-Fairbanks Taxi Trail - Getting There
In Alaska, getting someplace is as much part of an adventure as being someplace.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 15, 20246 min read


We Caught a Fever
Our perception of Alaska is glittered with the allure of gold mining. It seems we’ve caught a touch of gold fever ourselves.

Yukon Stogie
Aug 2, 20246 min read


A Thousand Mile Trek
Finding the right words to describe our Alaskan adventure is becoming increasingly challenging.

Roger Allen Burns
Jul 24, 20246 min read
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