Welcome to Madrid, a captivating and vibrant town nestled in the beautiful landscapes of New Mexico! Madrid may not be the bustling capital of Spain, but it has its own unique charm that attracts visitors from near and far. In this blog post, we will take you on a virtual tour of Madrid, New Mexico,…
Happy Birthday to me. Today I’m the big 6-0. Sixty. At 60 I do not plan on slowing down. I’m going to continue to travel, learn, do and experience life to the fullest. This blog is about present and future fishing and travel adventures that I will embark upon for at least the next three…
Toolik Lake is an Arctic lake located on the north slope tundra plains of Alaska (68° 38′ N, 149° 36′ W). It is also home to the University of Alaska’s Arctic Research Field Station. During my research for this trip I became intrigued by the area and decided to visit. It is not an easy…
Like the Johnny cash song, I’ve been everywhere man … I’ve crossed all geographic lines of demarcation by foot (Greenwich Mean and Arctic Circle) and all the others by US Navy ship (both tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, International Date Line and the Equator) , except the Antarctic circle. I’ve hiked through every type of…
A biome is a biogeographical area that may span more than one continent. Biome is a broader term than habitat. Out of the seven major land ones, I have been to all but one. Now it has become another one of my quests. Major Biomes: And Where I’ve been As of this post, I have…
Coldfoot Camp North of the Arctic Circle sits Coldfoot Camp, a glorified truck stop half way up the Dalton, a six hour drive or so from Fairbanks. It’s not much, but what it is, is a welcome respite from the road. I stayed here one night in spartan surroundings and then two more nights in…
