THE OPEN TRAILS

Writing from the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and beyond. Sharing destinations and personal outdoor stories from quiet, memorable places. Contributing writer to Adirondack Explorer/Almanack/Backcountry Journal.

A travel journal documenting a solo journey across Europe, published in Serbian and English, with photos and short video clips.

Enchantment and disenchantment on the Way of St. James or how not be disappointed by the "pilgrimage experience" or surviving our tourist existence.

From random joy to running on empty, it’s only life after all. Essays and musings on beginnings, endings, and the shape we’re in by award-winning author Lauren Kessler.

Personal reflections on Camino de Santiago Journey

Stories of the heart, thru-hikes, running sagas, family tales, adventure travel, poetry, and more.