Since retiring in 2006 and with the unbelievable support of my family I’ve been traveling to unfamiliar frontiers. There’s been no master plan. An idea occurs to me, it starts to take shape, and before I know it a new adventure has begun. Often I’ve taken road trips but not always. Often I’ve stayed in the U.S. but not always. Regardless of where I go or what I do three things are certain: 1) I will take lots of pictures, 2) I will share my experiences, and 3) I will learn new things as I travel. My good pursuits are a source of continuing growth.
Another thing I’m learning along the way is web publishing. The consequence is that I have an evolving series of web sites with different styles. This makes for a bit of a hodgepodge but it’s all a part of my learning. Even though slightly messy I hope you enjoy my stories.
Here is a list of many of my longer trips:
12 Great Hikes
– National parks in western mountain ranges where I found great hikes.
Wales across England to Scotland
– Lots of outdoor adventure in the United Kingdom.
Charlottesville Day Trips
– Excursions from my base in southern Virginia.
America’s Longest Road
– A trip along Route 2, the northern-most highway in the U.S.
Time with Kelsey along the PCH
– Five day drive from Tijuana, MX to Victoria, BC.
Down to the Deep South
– America’s south, the only path to cross the U.S. in winter.
Red Rocks to Blue Waters
– A bridging trip tying NM to SF and then home.
New Mexico
– Extensive exploring of a State I know little about.
Toying with Tech
– Mixing it up with a bike, tech toys, and time.
Westward Ho!
– A 10,000 mile trip focusing on National Parks and Monuments.
Maine Lighthouses
– Finding and shooting 20+ lighthouses among the 82 possible.
Oregon Trek
– Driving 3,000 miles round the State to see the “Other Oregon”.
Spelunking Loop
– Off to Kentucky to visit Mammoth in cave territory.
Dave Koz Cruise
– A Caribbean cruise with lots of jazz mixed in.
JazzTrax Festival
– Jazz concerts in paradise and the cutest little island town.
England and Paris
– Trains to 28 English cities then shoe leather in Paris.
Desert Southwest
– Along the deep south to SF and back along Route 66.
National Parks
– A quick trip through nine parks along eleven scenic drives.
Hostelling Scotland
– Three weeks driving 3,800 miles in Caledonia.
Historic Route 66
– Meandering down from Chicago to Santa Monica.
Route 66 with Kelsey
– My girl and I drove down my favorite road.
Trans-Canada Highway
– Driving the world’s longest national highway.
West Coast Adventure
– Skirting the continent from Seattle to Tijuana.
Southeastern Loop
– Along the gulf coast and up the Mississippi River.
I guarantee you, there will be many more to come! Travis