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26 April 2025: A wet and chilly morning for the first Orienteering event this spring at Sunken Meadow State Park. There was an early morning practice training prior to the actual event start, and I felt a little bit rusty when it came to figuring out distances without an “odometer” though I did fine on the easy CPs primarily because the maps had a lot of clearly defined locations that could be used as “handrails”…
20 April 2025: How fun to see this little bunny showing up in the backyard on Easter Day. I think she was bringing me a nice “welcome home” from the local wildlife. Was a beautiful day and I did some grilling to make a special holiday meal to celebrate…
19 April 2025: Reviewing the accomplishments of the last two months on the road today and feeling proud of the “total package.” Here are the overall stats: 61 days on the road, 19 states and 40 different public land units …
THIS MONTH:
Joining with the folks from the Long Island Orienteering club to take part in three events this spring that will help hone map and compass skills while enjoying the outdoors …
COMING UP SOON:
USnomads.org is very proud to be presenting the fourth edition of the Nomad Overland Virtual Adventure Rally in 2025. This is a unique kind of rally experience — a ten week event that participants can do from anywhere within the continental U.S.A. Competitors design their own routes as part of the rally, then drive it in a points-based online competition that includes optional activity tasks, quests and weekly challenges. The 2025 rally will run from 2 June – 10 August and is open to any driver within the United States who has an off-road capable vehicle — stock or modified. Registration for 2025 is currently open. For more information see the Rally website …
Taking part in a month-long workshop that combines photography with mindfulness to enhance our capacities for observation and re-energize creativity. The workshop is about slowing down, connecting with the present moment and developing visual perception, with the goal of helping participants to explore reality from a deeper, more conscious gaze…
An overland journey around Vermont with some interesting exploration of the varied ecosystems around the state as well as a deeper dive into history and culture…
Heading to Brattleboro Vermont for the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center’s Beaver Camp — a weekend of learning and exploring with the center’s experts. Classroom sessions include: Beavers and Healthy Streamscapes, Beaver Biology 101 and Beaver/Human Conflicts and Solutions. Plus a Streamtable Demonstration and a hands on installation of a “Beaver Deceiver” flow device. Participants will also take field trips to a variety of beaver sites as they learn to identify the signs of beaver activity and assess habitat…
Nesconset | Paris | Belgrade | Lanoka Harbor | Cape May | Carolla | Mandeville | New Orleans
MORE NOTES FROM THE ROAD:
8-17 April – Eastbound
1-7 April – Eastbound
22-31 March – California
17-21 March – AZ to CA
8-16 March – Arizona
1-7 March – Glamis
22-28 February – Roadtrip SW
15-21 February – Roadtrip SW
1-14 February – New York
January – Paris
23-31 December – Holiday Roadtrip
16-22 December – Holiday Roadtrip
18-15 December – New York
8-30 November – New York
1-7 November – Roadtrip South
23-31 October – Roadtrip South
15-22 October – Roadtrip South
8-14 October – Roadtrip South
1-7 October – Roadtrip South
September – New York
August – New York
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ROADTRIP
An epic journey crisscrossing the USA from east to west and back again, exploring some of the beautiful wild spaces that make up our “public lands.” The roadtrip covered almost 15,000 miles, much of it off-grid and off-pavement, focusing on the deserts of the American southwest. Some locations were truly “iconic” while others were little known, and the segments of independent exploration where punctuated with some fun events across the region… [read]
