OffBeat Pathfinder Basecamp

Climbed Goat Fell last May and totally underestimated the wind at the top. The last bit was almost crawling but the views were unreal, definitely worth all the huffing and puffing. If anyone’s thinking about it, the rocks do get pretty slippery after rain so take it slow. Also, the little café in ...

Stayed at Excalibur, lost my key twice, but won $300 on penny slots. Drinks were free. Head still hurts.

Lightning hockey fans are either the most dedicated or the most unhinged. Saw a man propose at a tailgate with a plastic Stanley Cup. Bought a hat, lost it to the wind, bought a second hat. Tampa: come for the sports, stay for the hat loss.

Lost a flip-flop tubing on Fall Creek, found a new friend at Stewart Park.


Anyone else do the Ithaca Festival parade and end up dancing behind a giant puppet?

Drove up from Massachusetts for the weekend—left with Vermont cheddar, maple candy, and a strong desire to move into a covered bridge.