Adventure
Growth and renewal through adventure and the call of the wild.
August 31, 2025
Copenhagen: Art, Architecture, and the Joy of Movement
Copenhagen rewards slow exploration. Over a week, we walked much of the city, tracing cobbled streets and leafy boulevards, and occasionally joined the Danes on two wheels using bike-sharing apps. Along the way, we savored...
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December 8, 2024
Discovering Oahu: A Journey Through Beauty, Flavor, and Adventure
There’s a unique magic to Oahu that lingers long after you leave its shores. For Dharma and me, our recent one-week vacation to this Hawaiian island was not just a holiday—it was a celebration of...
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July 13, 2024
Montreal: A Journey Through Culture, Cuisine, and History
Montreal, a vibrant hub of Quebec’s cultural scene, welcomed us after our four-day adventure pedaling the P’tit Train du Nord across Quebec’s Laurentian region, from Mont-Laurier to Saint-Jérôme. Here’s an overview of some of the...
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July 5, 2024
Cycling Adventure on the P’tit Train du Nord
Recently, Dharma and I embarked on a four-day cycling adventure along the P’tit Train du Nord, a picturesque rail trail that winds through the heart of Quebec’s Laurentian region. This 200-kilometer (124-mile) trail, once a...
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April 13, 2024
Experiencing Totality: The 2024 Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis
On April 8, 2024, Dharma and I had the good fortune of watching our second total solar eclipse over the course of seven years. We had the pleasure of viewing this astronomical wonder, the Great...
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December 27, 2023
The Resurrection of Luna Luna, the Innovative Art Amusement Park
The story behind the Luna Luna amusement park is almost too good to be true. After its celebrated opening in the 1980s, the amusement park featuring works by renowned visual artists all but disappeared until...
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November 26, 2023
Journey to the North: Exciting Adventures in Finland
We just returned from an exciting and informative trip to Finland. My primary purpose for the trip was to attend the 2023 International Directors Forum on Science Engagement, organized by the European Network of Science...
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June 30, 2023
A Strenuous Ascent to the Summit of Whiteface & Esther Mountains
Pursuing the ADK46 offers a unique set of challenges and rewards. Interestingly, these challenges and rewards often mirror each other. These mountains truly test both the body and the mind. Even though their elevation might...
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June 27, 2023
Original Glamping: A Visit to Great Camp Sagamore
My annual trip to the Adirondacks in upstate New York has become a cherished tradition. Currently, I am endeavoring to conquer the 46 High Peaks—a challenging quest given our home base in Michigan. Nonetheless, this...
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June 20, 2023
Pedaling through History: A 335-Mile Bike Odyssey from Pittsburgh to D.C. via the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal
I recently completed a 335-mile journey by bicycle from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. along the Great Allegheny Passage and the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath.
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