Superior beach:
like the ocean without salt
great for paddling
kite flying kids
will remember these beach days
so different than home
travel
Road Trip 2019: Duluth, Day Seven
cycling is life
as we tour Duluth’s sights
from bridges to ships
Road Trip 2019: Day Six, Gitchi Gami
you haven’t ridden
over the Rockies; not yet.
Superior wins.
with a pup and girls
(unread itinerary)
we biked thirty clicks
Minnesota wins
for elevation record
on these little legs
and to end it all:
waterfall, campfire, cheese.
who would ask for s’more?
Road Trip 2019: Minnesota, Day Five
driving through trees, lakes
we leave Dakota behind
for the greatest lake
Road Trip 2019: North Dakota, Day Four
a frontier village
with world-record bison
thank you, Dakota
a cider dog fest
on a random Fargo night?
(mead is delicious)
the northern midwest
is a reality show
of kindness at play
Road Trip 2019: North Dakota
i never listen
when someone says it’s boring
i always find fun
North Dakota wins
kindness, camping, paddling
and late-night sunsets
Earth lodge history
and indigenous genius
round out this cycle
with Art Deco touch
to capitalize the north
and give us this view
all in a day’s work:
this “boring” state makes dreams bright
campfires and all
Road Trip 2019: Dakotas, Day Two
from flat Dakota
emerges a river trail
hard on legs and kids
but water wins views
however it meanders
giving life to all
Road Trip 2019: Dakota, Day One
from womb to witness
our baby sees Mt. Rushmore
thirteen years later
even butterflies
and puppies couldn’t withhold
their love for the road
The Golden Gate
just one hour out
you can shed your city life
for backpacking dreams
All in a Day’s Work
packing to backpack:
more effort than backpacking
as puppy attests
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