jcath1
May 3, 20232 min read
Revolution Rail Co.
Have you ever biked on a railroad? You can! There's a company that has put together special 'bikes' than can go on a railroad track. ...
jcath1
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Three NP Sites in one Day
When I know I'm going to be traveling somewhere I do some research to find out if there's anything interesting, on my bucket list or any...
jcath1
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Capitol Gorge and Grand Wash Trails
I did three amazing hikes in one day a few years ago. I got to Capitol Reef National Park just before dawn so I had the entire day to...
jcath1
Jan 19, 20223 min read
Cassidy Arch, Capitol Reef NP
Capitol Reef is one of Utah's "Big 5" but it's also one of Utah's best kept secrets. It's much less crowded than Zion or Arches but...
jcath1
Jan 18, 20222 min read
Ark Encounter, Kentucky
If you are traveling on I75 between Cincinatti, OH and Lexington, KY take a few hours to see the Ark Encounter! It's right off the...
jcath1
Jan 18, 20223 min read
Shafer Trail to Moab, UT
If you are not afraid of heights, are secure in your driving skills, have a high clearance 4 wheel drive vehicle, and have a very...
jcath1
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Scranton, PA - 1 Mile off I81
Don't be fooled by the picture. There is much more to this area than trains. You can spend an entire day in this little area of...
jcath1
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Bearfence Mountain, Shenandoah NP
I love this hike. It's my new favorite hike in Shenandoah. I only found it a couple of years ago. I've been visiting the park for 50...
jcath1
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Nutritious Smoothies
When I make a smoothie I usually plan ahead. Tea is good for you but I am not a tea drinker (could you tell?) I will make a cup of...
jcath1
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Breathe
We as humans tend not to breathe properly. We tend to breathe with our chest, forget to breathe, shallow breathe. Our respiratory...
jcath1
Jan 16, 20223 min read
Fruit Powder
I am a big believer in getting my nutrition as naturally as possible. Every year I start collecting organic fruit to make into a powder...
jcath1
Jan 16, 20221 min read
Honeymoon Island, Dunedin, FL
I was in Florida for a conference and stayed with my friend from college. One of my free days we decided to go kayaking out to Honeymoon...
jcath1
Jan 16, 20223 min read
Dry Tortugas National Park
Fort Jefferson, otherwise known as Dry Tortugas National Park is one of those parks that's not the easiest to get to, similar to some of...
jcath1
Jan 15, 20223 min read
Virginia Triple Crown
The Virginia Triple Crown is some of the best hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You must conquer Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob and...
jcath1
Jan 15, 20223 min read
Big Sur Road Trip
In September of '21 I drove another Navy Mom out to San Diego from her home in Sullivan County, NY so she could spend time with her two...
jcath1
Jan 15, 20222 min read
Goblin Valley State Park, UT
This park had been on my bucket list for about 4 years before I managed to make it there. Great for sight seeing, hiking and mountain...
jcath1
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Fly Geyser, Gerlach, NV
I was visiting my son in Nevada and decided to do a road trip while he was at work. He carpooled to work and I borrowed his Jeep and set...
jcath1
Jan 8, 20222 min read
Cornish Estate Trail
The Cornish Estate trail is the only hike I repeated when I did the 52 Hike Challenge in '20 and '21. It's a great easy hike with ruins...
jcath1
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Air Show from the Neuse River, NC
In the summer of '21 I called my brother and told him I was going to invite myself over for a weekend in October. The Navy Flight Team...
jcath1
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Mountain Lake Lodge
I am not a huge hotel person. I'd rather be boondocking in my car or tenting. However, there are a few hotels that I love. Mountain...
jcath1
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Kayak a Flooded Mine
In 2021 I spent five days in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky. There are natural arches there. I had no idea there were arches in...
jcath1
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Mangrove Tunnels in the Keys
In September of 2020 I took a 5 day trip down to the Florida Keys. One of the best trips I ever took. Why? The price. It was $49 to...
jcath1
Jan 3, 20222 min read
My Own Green Smoothie Powder
I've been making my own green powder for smoothies for a few years now. It contains a wide variety of edible weeds and greens from the...
jcath1
Jan 3, 20222 min read
The Basha Kill
The Basha Kill is a large area with a slow moving river located in Sullivan County, NY near Wurtsboro. It has tons of wildlife including...