I love that you’re here. Welcome. I called you a nerd in the final Mississippi River blog. You are my people. Enjoy. NOTE: If you are confused, please read the blog “under” this one. Titled “Flying Mullets / Surprise Alligators / Bayou Bingo: The Final Mississippi River Blog” This is an appendix to that final … Continue reading Mississippi River Blog / Bonus (Nerdy) Appendix / Final Blog Below
Here I am. At the end once again. This part is always surreal. I’m writing this final installment from the comfort of home. Home is good for reflection. Luckily, I get to live in this story a bit longer with you as I type this out. I’m going to make sure and savor every last … Continue reading Flying Mullets / Surprise Alligators / Bayou Bingo: The Final Mississippi River Blog
We’ve officially made it back to the south. The tea is sweet and the “bless your hearts” are flowing. We’re currently in the heart of the Mississippi Delta region. Birthplace of the blues and big ol’ catfish. 1,758 miles complete, 537 miles to go to reach The Gulf. Let’s kick this installment off with some… … Continue reading Jet Ski Messengers / Golf Cart Parties / Fire Extinguisher Salutes: Mississippi Blog #4
Halfway! As we sit beneath that big ol’ arch in St. Louis, Missouri, we’ve paddled 1,150 miles from the headwaters and have 1,150 miles left to arrive at the Gulf. The halfway point of the Mississippi River also happens to be the final dam of the river. After 13 dadgum portages and locking through 26 … Continue reading Warship Whirlpools / Wedding Crashing / Man Purses: Mississippi Blog #3
I realize that the first Mississippi River blog installment is a bit of a stream-of-consciousness mess… rambling about one particularly insane week. While I hope that it is entertaining (at our expense for the most part), it more than likely leaves a lot of questions on the table. Inquires such as “… so what are … Continue reading Last Call Campsites / Bar Bird Baths / RV Serial Killer: Mississippi Blog #2
Introduction: Aqua Blazing: A term made popular on the Appalachian Trail. It references the idea of paddling a section rather than hiking when a river mirrors the trails. I think the idea of this current adventure first bloomed from hearing that term. The idea was followed up by a deep desire for Aqua Blaze “redemption” … Continue reading Car Lot Canoes / 9 Million Trees / Lake Effect Vertigo: Mississippi Blog #1
End of an era. The Appalachian Trail got me hooked in 2010. The Pacific Crest Trail made me swear I’d never do this nonsense again in 2017. Then my trail family called me and forced me into the Continental Divide Trail in 2019. My Triple Crown is complete and hopefully there are no other long … Continue reading Postmaster Shotguns / Meditation Sabotage / Sleep Stumbling : The Final CDT Blog
New Mexico. Aliens and green chiles. What more can you ask for? (A big ol’ burrito to smother with said delicious chiles). These little spicy, tasty morsels are such a dietary staple in this state that you can deliciousfy your Big Mac or Whopper atop them. This place is special. As a white person, I’m … Continue reading Rhonda’s Job / Creek Kitty / Funeral Crashing : CDT Blog #5
This trail couldn’t have changed more since entering Colorado. The trail is definitely more difficult than Montana and Wyoming but also much better maintained. 10,000 feet in elevation is basically a base line currently, going as high as 13,000. The towns that we resupply in have gone from gas stations in population 57 towns to … Continue reading Mystery Camper / Crease Greasing / Blinding Driver : CDT Blog #4
Halfway! I’ve been counting down the days to the glass being half empty for a while now. 1,500 miles down and 1,500 to go. 2 states, 2 pairs of shoes, 2 months down; 2 of each to go. Wyoming has been all over the place. From geysers, to mountains, to desert, to a motel employee … Continue reading Horny Toads / Nudie Calendars / Birthday Hail : CDT Blog #3
Tyler Ross Adventures 