OffBeat Pathfinder Basecamp

Wasn’t ready for how many birds would show up at Loch Gruinart. I figured a few geese—ended up seeing flocks so big they blocked the sun for a minute. Local ranger joked it was their version of rush hour. Also, wild camping here is a blast, except waking up to sheep staring at you like you’re on ...

Cedar Falls in spring, whole trail’s green and alive. Got a waterfall pic that looked like a postcard (accident, promise).


Old Man’s Cave gets busy weekends, but if you go real early or after dinner you’ll have it mostly to yourself.


What shoes do y’all wear for all the rocks? I’ve torn up ...

I thought I’d be fancy and go wine tasting. Accidentally got on a pedal-powered bar crawl with a bunch of Shakespeare actors. Learned zero about Pinot Noir, but plenty about stage fright.