Category: OCT

Reflections on a Unique Trail

My OCT journey is done, at least the walking part. It often takes me weeks, months, and even years, to process the impact of these treks on me. My body will take a few...

Last Day on the OCT

Yesterday, as I walked through Neskowin, there were signs warning residents to secure their trash as bears roamed the streets at night. Neskowin is nestled at the northern base of Cascade Head, a 102...

The Whole Trail in One Day

Well, tomorrow I hike into Lincoln City and end my journey, but what I want to talk about is today. The last 24 hours has been an encapsulation of my whole OCT adventure. Yesterday...

Over Two Capes and Around A Lake

I left the hiker/biker camp at 6:45 as the fog was rolling in. That meant I was able to pack up my gear while it was mostly dry. A big plus.  First order of...

Crossing Tillamook Bay and Cape Meares

The guy in the RV space, next to my tentsite, stopped sharing his country music with everyone about 4PM yesterday and turned the volume down low. Then at 6PM he hooked his pickup to...

Adventures in Transportation

We were adrift in a small boat. The engine wouldn’t start and we were drifting out out to sea. But, wait! Isn’t SlowBro hiking. What is he doing in a boat, for goodness sake!...