by Doug | Mar 6, 2013 | Blog, Photography
I’m a big fan of backpacks, having used dozens of different brands over the years. While in the Amazon, with nowhere to use a roller bag, I’ve even used two at a time – one hanging forward on my chest while the bigger one hung on my back. But, I’d never experienced a...
by Doug | Mar 2, 2013 | Blog, Travel
In February every year, the internationally renowned Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous takes place in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Since my great grandfather was their town physician around the turn of the 20th century, we decided to go see the Rendevous and also check out Dr....
by Doug | Jan 23, 2013 | Blog, Travel
Aim your wheels northeast when leaving Quebec City and you’ll find yourself in a region full of fun. The Côte-de-Beaupré region, following Rt. 138 along the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River provides activities ranging from relaxing to wild, adrenaline-packed...
by Doug | Jun 13, 2012 | Blog, Travel
Rappelling from rocky cliffs. Scaling improbable heights on an ATV. Ziplining from mountain top to mountain top. Riding a ski lift. Paddling past deadly boulders while whitewater rafting. Sort of sounds like a shot list from the Avenger’s new movie doesn’t it? In...
by Doug | Jun 15, 2011 | Blog, Photography
Some of the most dramatic landscape photos are those takenin the mountains. Since the majority of the population has never hiked orclimbed to an actual mountaintop, those views are often the most compelling. Ifyou are actually planning such a climb, you want to bring...
