In 1884, a boy named Theodore Solomons wrote in the Sierra Club Bulletin, “The idea of a crest-parallel trail through the High Sierra came to me one day while herding my uncle’s cattle in an immense, unfenced alfalfa field near Fresno.” He might’ve had some great tips for hiking the John Muir Trail! But his idea …
Full time truck camping around the entire US has been a dream of mine since I started freelance writing in grad school back in 2014. During the summer of 2020, my stars finally aligned and it was time to go truck camping as a full-time writer. Preparing for Full Time Truck Camping I’d been on …
It’s my final travel update from life on the road in 2021! Things sped up exploring the North Country due to cooler overnight temps and my desire to get home and see friends and family before winter in the Sierras really sets in. I’ll cover some overall trip statistics, major highlights, and my biggest takeaways …
I know I say this every time, but it is hard to believe that another month has gone by. It is time to update you on my adventures hiking upstate New York and rescuing a dog in Michigan! By the way, I have been on the road for more than 110 days since leaving Texas …
This update is all about my adventures in New England over the last month. The summer is quickly flying by, isn’t it?! I have been slowing my roll a bit in order to be more productive with my remote work responsibilities (message me if you want to know more about how I’m able to travel …
On the road again! After a much-needed break in Tennessee, I made quick work of the drive from Tennessee through North Carolina and beyond! (with a stop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and several other amazing campsites courtesy of my friends at The Dyrt!). I honestly didn’t plan to do much urban exploring …
Where are all the mammoth fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park? Try as I might, I couldn’t find any, but there was plenty of hiking and kayaking to be found here. Taking a little break from helping my cousin and brother-in-law with home improvement projects down in Tennessee, I headed up to the Mammoth Cave …
From encountering crocodiles in the Everglades and Keys hospitality further south, Florida has welcomed me with open arms and heart-pounding surprises. There is a lot to cover in this update, so let’s get to it! The Route From Tallahassee through Everglades National Park, down to the Keys, and then back up the east coast of …
Hello and welcome to the first installment of Tuck’s Travels about my Texas to Florida road trip. Hopefully this is just the start of a summer full of adventure updates. After a little more than a week on the road, I have one major takeaway: No amount of mental preparation or physical acquisition of material …
Three days, four friends, ten lakes, two peaks, thirteen miles, and too many packets of oatmeal to count. This backpacking expedition, starting from Echo Lakes trailhead and heading into the raw backcountry of Desolation Wilderness, made for many unforgettable experiences. Day One: Echo Lakes Trailhead to Lake Aloha Mileage: 6 miles (without water taxi) Elevation …