TrailCross

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Each week I haul a 1200 lb trailer, loaded with kayaks, apparel, and accessories, throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states visiting lovely small towns and lively, local retail businesses. Who could ask for anything more? My only regret is the amount of fuel I burn in the process. I envy Josh Tickell, from the documentary Fuel, who found a way to convert his vehicle to bio-diesel fuel. In the movie, he tours the country speaking about the evils of fossil fuels, while stopping at fast-food restaurants to fuel up on their used deep-fry cooking oil. I highly recommend it. Anyone have any suggestions on how to be more fuel-efficient?

Yesterday, I visited a great local sporting goods store in Wanaque, NJ: Frank’s Tackle. The store has everything a fisherman and hunter would need. I love visiting local, independent businesses, but the gem of my trip was stumbling upon Ramapo State Forest, as I made my way back toward 287 on a small windy road called Skyline Drive. The dogs and I scrambled a mile to the top of a hill and took a few photos. On an opposing peak, there was a structure that looked like a lean-to, but it was in the shape of a castle bastion. I will definitely be back to explore some more and next time, I’ll bring the sleeping bag.

Can’t wait to crush Brady and Belichick!

The new website is up: TrailCross.com. It’s a work-in-progress, as websites always are, but come take a look. All feedback is welcomed. Thanks for visiting. https://www.trailcross.com

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I have created this blog as a repository for all things environmental: our planet’s health, the strength of our communities, and the state of our personal interactions. These three subjects are deeply inter-related. The way we treat our environment, and those that enter it, is a direct reflection of our own health and the health of our community. If I walk down a city street, throw trash on the ground, and rudely push past those who pass me, what does that say about me? What does this say about my perception of the values in my community?

This January I begin a new career in the outdoor industry. I will be a shop-to-shop salesman pushing eco-friendly products that promote an active lifestyle. I will travel to outdoor outfitters, paddleshops, marine shops, marinas, state parks, and mom-and pop retailers in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic states. I will visit big cities like New York and Washington D.C., and rural towns, like Tidioute, PA and McHenry, MD. I expect to encounter a wonderful mix of American life.