by adventuretoward | Dec 22, 2017 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
A Methodist church in central Wisconsin is home to one of the world's largest collections of Nativity scenes. There are more than 1,000 sets from across the globe in the collection. The Nativities are displayed year-round. Read More on the Star...
by adventuretoward | Dec 21, 2017 | Adventuring, New Zealand, Oceana, Stories
Ever wonder why New Zealand is home to extreme sports? Some say it's due to the country's Accident Compensation Corporation, or ACC. The ACC pays the medical bills of those injured in accidents on Kiwi soil. Read More on...
by adventuretoward | Dec 1, 2017 | Florida National Scenic Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s hike heading to the Scott Road Trailhead was 99 percent roads. But the hiking wasn’t all that bad. So, the first few miles were along a curving, hilly, scenic road. This road was in the countryside, near only tiny towns. Yet cars and trucks were...
by adventuretoward | Dec 2, 2017 | Florida National Scenic Trail 2017, Trail Journals
What a (mostly) great day in the Econfina Creek area! So, Judy slept in and I drove myself to the Scott Road area, where I left off yesterday. It was a nice, cool morning (mid-50s). I had about 18 miles of hiking through the beautiful Econfina Creek Water Management...
by adventuretoward | Dec 3, 2017 | Florida National Scenic Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s destination: Bruce, Florida. So, Judy decided to sleep in again today, because I needed to head out to the trail early. That’s because I had nearly eight miles of hiking along SR 20 to start my day. It’s never fun to hike along a state...