Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Red River Valley
I camped at Koomer Ridge in the Daniel Boone National Forest, one of the few out in the cool, rainy weather. The day took me from a steep climb to Kentucky’s largest natural bridge to a kayak tour through the flooded tunnels of an old limestone mine. I ended the loop drive near Morehead after passing through narrow mountain roads and a one-lane tunnel cut through stone.
Pictured Rocks Kayaking Adventure
I spent the day paddling right up against the towering cliffs of Pictured Rocks, slipping into hidden caves, watching cormorants lift off in flocks, and feeling just how alive and ever-changing these ancient sandstone walls really are. There’s no better way to experience Lake Superior’s wild shoreline than from the seat of a kayak.