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Travel Photos: Thankful for Travel

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Happy Thanksgiving    I realize this is an American thing..and you may not be celebrating as we are–but Happy Day, anyhow. What are you thankful for this year? Of course, I am always grateful for TRAVEL. Although much of my travel has been close to home, I’ve explored some scenic and interesting corners of America. After being sidelined by some back problems in the early months of the year, things warmed up. Here’s a quiet Thanks for the opportunities I have had. And I hope you have lots to be thankful for also.   April: Heard Museum Fair, Phoenix

Navajo felter at Heard Museum Indian Market
A non-traditional craft. Navajo felting artist at Heard Museum Indian Market

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Best Books for Alaska

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Book Cover: Paddling North
Destination: Alaska

Book: Paddling North by Audrey Sutherland

 

There are many reasons to read Paddling North. While paddling solo in a 9-foot inflatable kayak may exceed your tolerance for adventure, you will still benefit from the gentle humor, philosophical musings and sharp observations of Audrey Sutherland. To learn the details of the book and the trip up Alaska’s Inner Passage in the early 1980’s , click over to my review at My Itchy Travel Feet. (It’s okay, the library will still be open when you get back.)

I truly believe that this book should join classic nature adventure books like those by John Muir, Ann Zwinger or Edward Abbey.  And as a bonus to the wonderful intrinsic values of Paddling North–informative and fun to read–Sutherland is a dedicated reader, and her narrative is studded with book recommendations, and discussions of books and authors. She is such a dedicated reader that her waterproof bags include books, and she lists “Library” as one of the requirements for a good town. Continue reading Best Books for Alaska →

Longest Dog Walk Ever: The Appalachian Trail

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Pet Travel Thursday

Destination: The Appalachian Trail, Northeast United States Book: The Things You Find on the Appalachian Trail: A Memoir of Discovery, Endurance and a Lazy Dog (2010) by Kevin Runolfson

By Pamela Douglas Webster

Appalachian Trail Sign
Appalachian Trail Sign

In 2001, Kevin Runolfson took his dog for a walk. He finished it six months later, with his new girlfriend, after traveling more than 2100 miles through 14 states. Continue reading Longest Dog Walk Ever: The Appalachian Trail →