SlowBro's Adventures.

I had a copy of the regulations in one hand as I approached the counter. The small package in my other hand had the proper DOT Hazardous Material sticker on it. I had even...

My dad was a doctor. He used to tell a story about an elderly Native American man he took care of in the hospital. Dad referred to him, with some affection, as Chief, and...

I was on the PCT somewhere in Northern California and 3 months and 1,800 miles into my journey when I walked out of the forest and into a small meadow. Sitting on an Ottoman...

The bumbershoot, paraplule, gamp, Robinson, paraneige, brolly, parasol, or umbrella, as it is sometimes known, has been shielding humans from the elements for over 4,000 years, probably longer. Almost every culture throughout history has...

Bonus Post The weather report for the cascades was not good. Rain was predicted for much of the day, possibly mixed with snow and sleet, along with high winds. The temperature would be in...

Staggering along the road to the Boy Scout camp with my brand new canvas rucksack loaded well beyond its capacity was my introduction to backpacking. I was 12. Fast forward 60+ years and I...