For the boys

Boy Scouts remains one of the best experiences of my youth. Its value is inestimable, even today...

Navigation

I've long contended that the most important skill, regardless of circumstances, is the ability to discern where you are...

Other travelers climb much higher and venture much farther, of course, but I don't care -- this is a chronicle, not a contest...

Three-and-a-half days of sightseeing gave way to a Sunday of rest and prepping to get back on the road in the morning...