EAA Oshkosh 2012: The 40-ship Vans RV arrival
It only takes a brief glimpse of my hobbies to know that I am a risk-averse person. First instance, risks associated with …
Thursday 13: Things you must know about EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
Me, Hank Canterbury and Mr. T (aka “Tank”) at SOS, outside of AirVenture. Many folks stop by for the cold beverages and …
EAA Oshkosh 2012: The good, the airsick, the awesome
They say there’s a first time for everything. And apparently–unfortunately–that includes throwing up in an airplane. *** With give or take 150 …
The Daily Pixel: Just a week in summer
Since school let out in May, it’s shocked me how different my life/schedule/work has been week to week. I’ve flown for research …
Alaska Adventures: Turning 30 and (not drowning) kayaking in Ketchikan
Although I am well aware that the universe maintains a keen sense of humor, I couldn’t help but joke about the kayak …
The Daily Pixel: A month of pixels!
So… I lost track of an entire month. Again. Oops! But as the photographic evidence below suggests, the month did, in fact, …
Alaska Adventures: A helicopter ride and glacier walking in Juneau
When we were little, my sister and I must have watched Willy Wonka (on VHS, taped from the television, by the way) at …
Alaska Adventures: Skagway, The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway, and bears, oh my!
No offense to the cruise business, but one of my favorite things about our recent ship experience was getting off the boat and …
Alaska Adventures: Incredible Glacier Bay National Park (plus, whales!)
I spent my freshman year of college in Lincoln, Nebraska. Around Thanksgiving time, my friends started asking me if I was going …
Alaska Adventures: Scenic cruising and the Hubbard Glacier
Like visiting Alaska altogether, I initially felt ambivalent about the whole cruise thing. Having been on two previously–once as a kid and …