OffBeat Pathfinder Basecamp

They stole my sandwich once. Not kidding.

Lost a sandwich to a rogue rooster. Locals—do they ever stop?

Anyone else order fries with “gravy and cheese” and get stared at?


Last night: music on the Commons, impromptu dance party, and an argument over the best pizza slice in town. I vote for Sammy’s.

I’d always heard about Jackson Hole, finally made it out last fall. Hiked all the way to Phelps Lake overlook—my legs hated me but my camera loved it. Got rained on three times, but hey, worth it for the rainbow shot over the Tetons.
bring cash, lotta places don’t love cards.

I swear I coulda got lost in Hocking Hills for a week and not minded a bit. The trails wind everywhere, and every single time you think "oh that’s gotta be the last waterfall"—NOPE, another one jumps outta nowhere.


Did Old Man’s Cave first (big crowd, but worth it), then hit Cedar Falls. Got ...

Confession: I only went for the chicken and ended up obsessed with the little bakery that sells those weird butterhorn rolls. Never thought I’d pay $7 for a loaf of bread, but here we are.


Tried to learn a polka dance at Fischer Hall—let’s just say my ankles still haven’t forgiven me.

Got a facial and ended up with a whole “crystal healing” session by accident. My skin glowed, but my friend is convinced her room was visited by the ghost of a Victorian dog.