Sitting on a pretty hilltop on the Bonavista Peninsula of Newfoundland, there’s a little bed-and-breakfast in the quiet, seaside village of Trinity. I stayed there one night, in the summer of 2007, surrounded by meadows and the Atlantic Ocean. The room I occupied had polished-wood floors, a down comforter on the bed, and a small [...]
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Wanderlust: Where Does It Come From?
At three years old, my son left home.
He didn’t leave for good, of course; but from the time he could get around our neighborhood under his own steam, Travis was traveling. After waking up in the morning, he’d wash up and get dressed, strap on his little backpack outfitted with a peanut butter sandwich and [...]
Hone Your Backcountry Knowledge in a National Park
Ready to say hello to summer by exploring a slice of the natural world?
Take advantage of a free visit this weekend to one of a hundred U.S. national parks that usually charge an entrance fee. On June 5 & 6, you can get into any national park free of charge, including the biggies like Yellowstone [...]
