Cranberry Lake 50 (yes, again)
In September 2022 – less than 1.5 years later and after two knee surgeries – I was ready to visit the beautiful Five Ponds Wilderness region in the Adirondacks and hike the Cranberry Lake 50 for a second time.
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Cranberry Lake 50
The Cranberry Lake 50 is a beautiful and serene multi-day hike. It’s suitable for all skill levels and a great multi-day option for beginners.
Otago Peninsula: Albatross and Little Blue Penguins at the Royal Albatross Centre
The Otago Peninsula is home to an abundance of interesting wildlife. Notably: the Blue Penguins (Kororā) at Pukekura, the Yellow Eyed Penguin (Hoiho), and the Royal Albatross.
Camping in Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area)
The beautiful Sandy Hook unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area is basically in our backyard. Yet it is easy to overlook the splendor in our own neighborhoods.
Worthington State Forest Camping
We spent two nights camping at Worthington State Forest in Columbia, New Jersey – just a few miles from the Pennsylvania border and the adjacent Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Worthington State Forest was the best public campground we’ve stayed at in New Jersey.
Kauai Itinerary
Kauai is the fourth largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. We spent one week on Kauai, nicknamed The Garden Isle. We hiked, took a doors-off helicopter tour (!), and enjoyed some time at the beach and pool.
Maui Itinerary
Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. We spent five days on Maui, nicknamed The Valley Isle. We hiked a variety of landscapes – especially in Haleakalā National Park, drove the Road to Hana, and marveled at the beauty across the island.
Bucket List: U.S. States
Our 2014 road trip and our 2016 road trip in Camper Dan gave us the opportunity to explore many of the 50 states in the United States.
Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground in Stokes State Forest
Camper Dan has a new addition: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites.