Lyle Sandbar

Kitesurfer’s Guide to the Lyle Sandbar

So youโ€™re planning a kitesurfing trip to Oregon and want to hit up the Gorge! Youโ€™ve heard of the Event Site at Hood River, easily the most regarded kiteboarding spot in Oregon. But when you get there, you see a thousand kites flying over the water, people launching with no regard to other beachgoers, and …

Majestic South Sister over Elk Lake

What Inspires a Journey?

As Nyma and I prepare for our next road trip, I’ve been thinking a lot about my insatiable urge to travel. Why do I feel so inclined to keep moving? What is it about the open road that keeps pulling me back?ย Answering these questions wasn’t as easy as I thought, but I’ve finally been able …