Author Archives: elliottcm

Why Ohio? A short, 3-day weekend excursion in mid-May, prior to the summer rush, took me to my 52nd of 63 US National Parks in Cuyahoga, Oh. Nothing I enjoy more that an excuse to spend my time off hiking in the backcountry. Despite my unexpected flight change from 7am to 7pm, touching down duringContinue reading “Cuyahoga NP 🏞️ 🥾”

The wonders of nature at it’s best! Slot canyons are prevalent in the rugged southwest US, but I’ve also seen some very impressive versions in the desolate Badlands of South Dakota & the deep southern Georgia backcountry. These crazy crevices that are sliced out of rock faces by Mother Nature’s yearly flash floods, post wakingContinue reading “Slot Canyon Wonders 🥾”

I’m the queen of weekend escapes. When I can find $11 flight deals, there is no limit to where I will end up. This was the year I make another dent in my quest to hike in every national park, as Big Bend hits my ticker #51 of 63 total. This vast skyline as farContinue reading “Big Bend Adventure ⛰️🥾”

Let’s do this! I rarely jump at the chance to return to any location, but I’m counting down the minutes to jump on a flight to Phoenix in early April. And I’m equally excited to bring a dear friend along for her first hiking excursion EVER & can’t wait to see her reaction on seeingContinue reading “Sedona Round #3 🏜️”

I’m definitely spoiled and addicted to the adventure life. My travel vernacular continues to broaden with every trip that I add to my world resume. I prefer a fast paced, rugged venture out in nature (which isn’t for everyone). To truly get lost and experience the little nuisances in a foreign country, is the perfectContinue reading “Gadventures 22 trips 🌎”

I love the vibes in early March. College basketball brings an excitement (in my opinion) like no other. The “win or go home” mentality is contagious and so very addictive. I typically will frequent the Duke campus once a year to relive my college days and revel in a game in the legendary Cameron IndoorContinue reading “ACC basketball champs 🏆”

I absolutely love four day weekends! Typically I can find any excuse to take off on a whim for a road trip and I had my sights on the rugged desert of southwest Texas. After an easy 3 hour direct flight to Austin, I headed out into the unknown with a 5+ hour drive boundContinue reading “Austin to Big Bend TX road trip 🚙”

The travel itch is always screaming in my head early January. After my crazy fall work schedule, I’m always more than ready to escape on a wild adventure. It could be a beach getaway or a mountain retreat or a family gathering or a backcountry adventure, but always a welcome solace from the rat race.Continue reading “Winter retreat”

Is 2024 my year to conquer the elusive 7th continent? A place so remote and extreme less than .5% of people on this earth have explored its vastness. Being a person of extremes, I can’t wait to experience this rugged haven. My first test is finding my way to the southernmost tip of South AmericaContinue reading “Antarctica Dreams 🐧 🧊”

What’s the odds that my inaugural visit to the continent of Oceania occurred during the heaviest rains EVER recorded? And my last minute gamble of ditching my trusted raincoat definitely backfired. So I’m the sucker that had to raid the local gas station to buy a new $100 purple slicker. Yep, Auckland specifically had widespreadContinue reading “New Zealand flooding & cyclone 🇳🇿☔️🌀”