Current River float 2026 – Pt 2

I grew up in the 90s canoeing Ozark streams, and they contain some of my best memories of Missouri. I finally got to get Katt there so she could see where I grew up, and how fun the Ozarks can be. They better be fun because it felt like a BLAST OVEN when we came … Read more

Family campout 2026

This year we did our occasional annual family camping trip to Salmon LeSac Washington. We absolutely lucked out on the weather and lack of smoke despite raging fires nearby. Special shout out to Katt who arrived TWO days early to secure our campsite!! Thanks sweet love! Sadly this year the cousins missed Fisher and Ike, … Read more

Darrington Bluegrass Festival 2026

My third year attending and second year camping. Johnny showed up early and secured us an amazing riverside spot! Katt had to leave Saturday evening since she worked early the next day, and Johnny and I decided to stay Sunday night at the last minute. On Saturday the three of us rode bikes on the … Read more

Good airports for camping PNW

Daryl airplane camping in 2003 in Montana

Here’s an alphabetical list of some airports that are potentially great for camping in the PNW. In addition to those, I leave you with a list of ones that are less desirable and the reasons I think as much, in case you’re wondering. In all cases, get yourself some earplugs from Loop, you might need … Read more

Stampin’ and Campin’

September 2022 Katt and I flew to Lynden (38W) and Point Roberts (IRL) to collect some Fly Washington Passport Stamps and go camping! Point Roberts has a nice grass strip and is an enclave of the US, as it is on the northern side of the Salish Sea and either requires a boat or plane to get to without crossing into Canada, where it is accessible by automobile. There’s a nice campground at the southern end of the field as well as a couple of restaurants within a ~15 minute walk of the airport!