It is unpleasant to be tricked, especially when you have accepted something as accurate, and it's not. History often comes in carefully crafted pieces, sliced and diced, to keep secrets. But the true story is always there. Sometimes, it involves digging around and doing the messy work of putting forgotten or hidden pieces back together. …
I'm pretty sure I made up the phrase "Urban Hiker". I love to go to a city and just start walking. At first, I'm totally lost, but if I keep exploring long enough, my navigation skills become as sure as any native's. I set out from my hotel in London, knowing that if I followed …
A mystery. I ignored the clues until my sorority sister, Annie, pointed out that the stone walls at the edge of my Northern New York State property were most likely used centuries ago to prevent sheep from entering my woods. How did sheep get to The North Country, a wilderness overrun by wolves, lynx, and …
I live in a place in northern New York State that many Americans have never heard of and don't care to know about. Our population is dwindling as our manufacturing has moved to other places. Many who live downstate don't even realize that there is life above the NYS Thruway. Tourism saves us from total …
The Autonomous Traveler 