As I head back to the Upper Peninsula after an unexpectedly long, two-month hiatus from the Keweenaw life, I would like to thank quite a few people who have been there for me while I’ve been away from home. Ali B. – for giving me a place to stay for Iceman, even though I never made it there. Andrea D. – for providing excellent constructive criticism for the brochure. Brad H. – for helping me when I broke my bike. Chris M. – for carpooling with me to the trails conference, and for lending me a bike and giving me a tour of Anderson Park and Burchfield. Dave C. – for the awesome tour of the Tree Farm. John R. – for putting a roof over my head for several days, giving me a tour of … Read entire article »

Tire tracks are like the path of life. They run through smooth sections of trail, over roots, rocks, through water, up mountains, and down hills. The occasional smooth section of trail can be a welcome break. It is the opportunity to go faster with less effort, and we can reach for some water or food and allow the lungs to rest up a bit. However, smooth trail can be overdone. After a while, it becomes monotonous and sucks all joy and happiness out of us. It is no longer exciting. It is not rest, but work. It turns into a mental struggle. Life can be the same way. Think about what it is like to start a new job. It is … Read entire article »