Cherry Springs State Park | International Dark Sky Star Park

This past weekend I took a trip up to Cherry Springs State Park in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, to do some star gazing. Despite having attended college only sixty miles south of the park, I had never heard of it until recently. Cherry Springs State Park is known as one of the darkest areas on the eastern …

Race Review | Wineglass Race Series Half Marathon, Corning, NY | State #3 of 50

Note: This is a mishmash of both the 2017 and 2019 races – Yes, it’s that good that we continue to go back every year possible! With three half marathons behind me, and finding myself in the middle of training for my first marathon, I made the very last minute decision to sign up for …

Cuba | Day 6: The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friends

Like all other days on this trip, day six started with being awake very, very, early in the morning. Today’s early morning wakeup was courtesy of not only the rooster, but also the insane wind. What was a minor light rain, turned into a massive storm overnight, and with it brought high winds and winter …

Cuba | Day 5: Viñales Valley – Cigars and liquor and mogotes, oh my!

Health & Safety Note: This adventure occurred long before the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please be aware of, and follow, all local safety and health guidelines if you choose to travel during this time.  Current regulations for American citizens traveling to Cuba can be found here. Upon realizing our trip to Cuba was finally a reality, …