I don’t know if anyone still reads this blog. If you do, hello. Thanks for being here, and apologies for neglecting this space for so long. The extended absence isn’t intentional, rest assured, as I have written a ton of blog posts over the past few years. They just live and die in my head, without ever making it to the page.

Somewhere in the past few years as I’ve transitioned from a full-time corporate career to an independent, self-supported content creator/non-profit entrepreneur, my free time and desire to write for personal content evaporated. I’m hoping to change that however, and this is my first go at it, with an update on my life and travels.

For the third summer in a row, I’ve embarked on a multi-week road trip to the West Coast. My primary reason is simply to get out of Arkansas during the summer. It is oppressively humid and hot, and I frankly don’t want to be there. With this goal to get out of the south for most of July and August, I’ve crafted a summer full of work opportunities, rides, and fun adventures throughout Washington, Oregon, and Montana.

This year, I’m using my mom’s house in Spokane as a base-camp, returning between adventures to do laundry, give my dog some kisses (I’m lucky to have my mom watch her all summer), and regroup. That’s where I’m at currently, prepping for my next round of travel.

My hope is to do more micro-blogging about my specific adventures that can serve as a resource, and inspirational guide for others. Up first in that series will be a bikepacking trip recap for a trip I did last week in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Thanks for coming along for this journey over the years. I hope you enjoy the new format, and let’s hope I can keep it going!