Hiking Mount Tammany
Recently, a friend asked why I love hiking and mountain climbing. I’ll be the first to admit, slogging upward on … Continue reading Hiking Mount Tammany
Tag: New Jersey
Hiking High Point
New Jersey is associated with many natural features: beaches, the Pine Barrens, rivers, and forests. Mountains, however, do not spring … Continue reading Hiking High Point
Labor Day Cape May!
Labor Day Weekend is typically the last gasp of summer – a chance for families to get away for a … Continue reading Labor Day Cape May!
Birthday Bash!
As birthdays go, my experience this year was absolutely amazing. It began in early August with a climb of two … Continue reading Birthday Bash!
The Great Lakes
As a child growing up in New Jersey I remember dutifully coloring the Great Lakes blue on a map of … Continue reading The Great Lakes
Almost Summer!
It is almost summer! Here on the East Coast, temperatures have soared into the 80s and 90s and we have … Continue reading Almost Summer!
The Outer Banks
The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands which run for over 200 miles along the coast of North … Continue reading The Outer Banks
Ten Years.
Ten years ago today I was sitting in a hotel lobby at a professional conference, trying to fill a long … Continue reading Ten Years.
Historic Attractions.
Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Open Road Ahead! As 2025 ended and 2026 began, my wife and … Continue reading Historic Attractions.
The Year in Review – 2025
Driving through the deserts of the Southwest. Watching hot air balloons soar into the sky while temperatures hover around -5 … Continue reading The Year in Review – 2025