24 August 2025: Doing a lot of route planning in preparation for an upcoming project in September that will combine several fun locations with a bit of exploration, a bit of history and hopefully some cool wildlife (if we’re lucky). Great to be able to revisit some places we’ve scouted previously as well as checking out some new places and taking part in a few events, too…
17 August 2025: Was good to get back out on the river early in the morning on a beautiful summer day. The 6-mile paddle along the tidal basin to the mouth of the Long Island Sound is a great little meander, with lots of nooks and crannies, twists and curves that makes for fun navigation and slowly reveals the wetlands landscape and it’s inhabitants. Saw a lot of wildlife and made a great photo of a cormorant with it’s wings spread to dry in the sun…
8 August 2024: Started the Photography and Mindfulness Workshop this week and it is definitely a great creative reboot. Working on the challenge of photographing the landscape in new ways to capture ephemeral moments and learn to see “more” of what’s around us…
3 August 2024: Just appreciating some moments of calm and enjoying the long days and late nights of summer on Long Island. It’s been nice to sit out by the firepit as dusk turns to darkness and the moon lights up the sky. Using the time to think up plans for the next adventure and have some pretty cool ideas…
THIS MONTH:
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…
COMING UP SOON:
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…
Joining with the folks from the Long Island Orienteering club to take part in three events this fall that will help hone map and compass skills while enjoying the outdoors …
Returning to the “city of light” after a way-too-long hiatus and reconnecting with friends, favorite places and some urban exploring to change things up a little bit …
Nesconset | Paris | Belgrade | Chittenden | Winooski | Grand Isle | Brattleboro | Bridgeport
MORE NOTES FROM THE ROAD:
1-15 August – New York
July – New York
June – New York
May – New York
18-30 April – New York
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
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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]
SPECIAL REPORT
All about exploring ghost towns and abandoned places in the USA and beyond, with tips, and information on the many different types of sites to be found across the globe, including detailed guides for eight specific sites… [read]
