We’ll be adding trip reports as time allows and in no particular order. As this is a work-in-progress, the easiest way to see published trip reports for now is to click twice on the Trip # column header to bring the trip report links to the top of the list. Also, we’ll be working to make the list more mobile-friendly, please bear with us and check back.
The trips are also sortable by Month, Destination, or do a quick Filter by Tag.
Feel free to use the “Contact Us” form if you have a specific one of interest and we’ll prioritize that one.
Abbreviations: NP = 1 of the 63 National Parks, NF = National Forest, NPO = Other National Park Service Units, SP = State Park
| Trip # | Month | Year | State Tags | Location Tags | Activity Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1994 | Arizona | Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix | Hiking, Scenery, Baseball, NP, SP |
| 2 | 7 | 1994 | North Dakota, Minnesota | Grand Forks, Stephen | Family |
| 7 | 1994 | Europe | Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland | Bus, Scenery, History | |
| 8 | 1994 | Wisconsin | Sparta, Elroy | Biking | |
| 11 | 1994 | California | San Francisco, Muir Woods | Becky Work Trip | |
| 3 | 5 | 1995 | Missouri | Irish Wilderness, Hannibal | Backpacking, Hiking, Scenery, History, NF |
| 6 | 1995 | Iowa | Davenport | History, Quad City Air Show | |
| 8 | 1995 | Wyoming, South Dakota | Yellowstone, Black Hills, Mount Rushmore | Hiking, Scenery, Backpacking, Camping, NP, NPO | |
| 8 | 1995 | Iowa | Maquoketa River | Canoeing, Camping | |
| 3 | 1996 | California | San Diego, Coronado Island, San Clemente, Los Angeles | Beach, Camping, Zoo, Boating, SP | |
| 5 | 1996 | New York, Connecticut | NYC, Branford | Girls Trip (Becky, Lori, Molly) | |
| 5 | 1996 | Wisconsin | Jerry Lake, Mondeaux Flowage, Ice Age Trail | Backpacking, Hiking, NF | |
| 5 | 1996 | Iowa | Pinicon Ridge State Park | Hiking, SP | |
| 4 | 7 | 1996 | California, Utah, Colorado (brief stop) | Yosemite, Arches N.P., Uncle Jerry's Property | Hiking, Scenery, Backpacking, Camping, NP |
| 10 | 1996 | Europe | England, London | Theater, Scenery, History | |
| 3 | 1997 | Wisconsin | Door County | Lake, History, Scenery | |
| 6 | 1997 | Massachusetts | Boston | Becky Work Trip | |
| 5 | 7 | 1997 | Minnesota | Old Mill State Park | Family, SP, Camping |
| 7 | 1997 | Iowa | Yellow River State Forest, Effigy Mounds N.M. | Camping, Hiking, Scenery, NPO | |
| 10 | 1997 | New York | Lake Placid, Adirondacks | Hiking, Scenery, Parks, SP | |
| 12 | 1997 | Kenya, Uganda | Nairobi, Naro Moru, Lake Nakuru NP, Masaii Mara NP, Jinja | Mission, Scenery, NP | |
| 2 | 1998 | Louisiana | New Orleans | History,NPO | |
| 2 | 1998 | Nevada | Las Vegas | Valentine's Day, Luxor | |
| 7 | 1998 | Wyoming, Montana, Canada, North Dakota | Yellowstone NP, Glacier NP, Waterton NP, Theodore Roosevelt | Hiking, Scenery, Parks Camping, NP | |
| 8 | 1998 | Minnesota | Cedar Lake (Aitken) | Fishing, Family, Lake | |
| 10 | 1998 | New Mexico | Albuquerque, Bandolier N.M., | Balloons, Hiking, Parks, NPO | |
| 8 | 1999 | Alaska | Glacier Bay N.P., Denali N.P. | Small Ship Cruise, Camping, Hiking, Scenery, NP | |
| 12 | 1998 | Florida | Disney, Cape Canaveral, Anna Maria Island | Disney, History, Beach, Marathon | |
| 4 | 1999 | New York | New York City - Waldorf Astoria | Theater, History, Baseball (note: some photos are in the 2001 book) | |
| 6 | 1999 | Kansas, Oklahoma | Coffeyville, Independence, Bartelsville, Claremore | Independence Zoo, Rodeo, Wooleroc or JM Davis Arms Museum | |
| 8 | 1999 | Minnesota | Cedar Lake (Aitken) | Fishing, Family, Lake | |
| 10 | 1999 | Illinois | Chicago | Marathon | |
| 11 | 1999 | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Igauzu Falls | Loren Work Trip, Itaipu Dam | |
| 3 | 2000 | Tennessee | Nashville | Basketball, History | |
| 4 | 2000 | Germany | Mannheim, Heidelberg | Loren Work Trip | |
| 5 | 2000 | Utah, Colorado | Canyonlands N.P, Capitol Reef N.P., Bryce Canyon N.P., Dillon | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Parks, Scenery, NP | |
| 7 | 2000 | California | Monterrey, Carmel | Beach, Scenery, History, Concert | |
| 12 | 2000 | Texas | San Antonio, Alamo, Riverwalk, Mission Trail | History, Football, NPO | |
| 2 | 2001 | Nevada | Las Vegas | Casino, Pool, Work Trip | |
| 3 | 2001 | Georgia | Tybee Island, Savannah, Atlanta, Stone Mountain | Beach, History, Basketball, SP | |
| 5 | 2001 | Florida | Miami | Beach, Loren Work Trip | |
| 6 | 2001 | France | Paris, Normandy, Loire Valley | History | |
| 10 | 2001 | Missouri | Branson | Concerts, Lake | |
| 2 | 2002 | North Carolina | Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hattaras, Kitty Hawk | Beach, History, NPO | |
| 3 | 2002 | Texas | Dallas, Sixth Floor Museum, Southfork Ranch | History, Basketball, NPO | |
| 7 | 2003 | Indiana | Indianapolis | NASCAR | |
| 9 | 2004 | Arkansas | Rogers, Buffalo River | Scenery, Canoe, Family, NPO | |
| 10 | 2004 | Virginia | Virginia Beach | Beach | |
| 2 | 2005 | Florida | Treasure Island | Family, Beach, Zoo | |
| 5 | 2005 | Minnesota | Minneapolis | Zoo, Mall of America | |
| 12 | 2005 | Florida | Indian Rocks Beach | Beach, Extended Family | |
| 12 | 2005 | Tanzania | Iringa, | Mission, Scenery, Parks, NP | |
| 5 | 2006 | South Carolina, Georgia | Hunting Island, Savannah | Beach, Scenery History, SP | |
| 8 | 2006 | Canada | Canmore, Banff NP, Yoho NP, Kootenay NP, Jasper NP | Scenery, Hiking, Family, NP | |
| 9 | 2006 | Mississippi | Ocean Spring | Katrina Relief, Becky Trip | |
| 10 | 2006 | Missouri | Branson | Theater, Lake | |
| 2 | 2007 | Florida | Orlando | Disney, | |
| 5 | 2007 | Missouri | Branson | Theater, Boating | |
| 6 | 2007 | Colorado, Utah | Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Maroon Bells, Moab, Colorado River, Canyonlands NP, Hite | Hiking, Scenery, Rafting, Camping, NP | |
| 7 | 2007 | Wyoming, Idaho, Montana | Island Park, Harriman State Park, Yellowstone NP, Bighorn Mountains, Island Lake - Beartooth Mountains, Grand Teton NP | Hiking, Scenery, Camping, Parks, Family, NP, SP | |
| 10 | 2007 | Indiana, Kentucky | Cincinnati, Newport | Zoo, Aquarium, Children's Museum | |
| 1 | 2008 | California | San Diego, Escondido | Zoo, Beach, Scenery, Family | |
| 3 | 2008 | Arizona | Sedona, Phoenix, Nevada | Hiking, Scenery | |
| 7 | 2008 | Michigan | Manistee, Sleeping Bear Dunes | Ferry, Beach, Kayaking, Scenery, NPO | |
| 10 | 2008 | Florida | Orlando | Disney, | |
| 8 | 2009 | Minnesota | Minneapolis | Como Zoo | |
| 10 | 2009 | Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky | Martinsville, New River Gorge, Mammoth Caves NP | NASCAR, Scenery, Hiking, Kayaking, Boating, NP, NPO | |
| 3 | 2010 | South Carolina, Tennessee | Hilton Head, Bristol | Beach, Scenery, Dolphins, NASCAR | |
| 7 | 2010 | Colorado | Granby, Grand Lake, Rocky Mountain NP | Scenery, Hiking, Parks, Kayak, NP | |
| 2 | 2011 | Jamaica | Montego Bay | Beach | |
| 3 | 2011 | Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama | Ocean Springs, Gulf Shores, New Orleans | Beach, Scenery, Zoo, Swamp Boat, NPO | |
| 7 | 2011 | Vermont, Hew Hampsire | Stowe, AMC Huts | Hiking, Scenery, Kayak, NASCAR, NF | |
| 10 | 2011 | Pennsylvania | Poconos | Family | |
| 3 | 2012 | Nevada, Utah | Las Vegas, St. George, Zion NP | NASCAR, Scenery, Hiking, Canyoneering, NP | |
| 7 | 2012 | Oregon | Portland, Government Camp, Mount Hood, Lincoln City, Newport | Scenery, Hiking, Beach, Biking, Glass Blowing, NF, SP | |
| 7 | 2013 | Utah | Park City, Salt Lake City | Scenery, Hiking, Biking, NF, SP | |
| 8 | 2013 | India | Becky Work Trip | ||
| 10 | 2013 | Florida | Madeira Beach | Beach, Zoo | |
| 1 | 2014 | Singapore, Thailand | Singapore, Thailand | Girls trip | |
| 3 | 2014 | Texas, Oklahoma | Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin | Beach, History, Rodeo, NPO | |
| 7 | 2014 | Minnesota | Itasca State Park, Voyageurs NP | Scenery, Hiking, Houseboat, NP | |
| 10 | 2014 | Illinois | Chicago | Women's World Cup Qualifying | |
| 3 | 2015 | France | Paris | History | |
| 6 | 2015 | Canada | Winnipeg | Soccer, History | |
| 6 | 2015 | Illinois | Chicago | U2, Concert | |
| 8 | 2015 | Oregon | Portland, Mount Hood, Cannon Beach | Family, Beach, Scenery (Loren & son), SP | |
| 1 | 2016 | California | Palm Springs, Joshua Tree | Scenery, Hiking, Parks, NP | |
| 3 | 2016 | Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware | Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Cape May, Statue of Liberty, Rehoboth Beach | Beach, Scenery, History, NPO | |
| 5 | 2016 | Germany | Mannheim, Fussen, Neuschwanstein | History, Hiking | |
| 7 | 2016 | Illinois | Chicago | US Women's Soccer, Olympics | |
| 7 | 2016 | Maine, New York | Gorman Chairback, 100 Mile Wilderness, Acadia, Niagara Falls | Scenery, Hiking, Kayak, SUP, Whales, Biking, NP | |
| 1 | 2017? | Florida | Madeira Beach | Beach | |
| 3 | 2017 | New Mexico, Arizona | Four Corners, Monument Valley, Page, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon | Scenery, Hiking, Parks, Boating, Backpacking, NP, NPO | |
| 7 | 2017 | Washington | North Cascades NP, San Juan Islands, Olympic NP, Seattle | Scenery, Hiking, Parks, Whales, History, NP | |
| 9 | 2017 | Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Baseball | |
| 1 | 2018 | Arizona | Tucson, Saguaro NP, Sabino Canyon, Catalina State Park | Hiking, Parks, NP, SP | |
| 3 | 2018 | Maryland | Chester, Washington DC, Annapolis, Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad NP | History, Hiking, Parks, NPO | |
| 7 | 2018 | Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania | Hartford, Naragansett, Boston, Newport, Block Island, Pittsburgh | Soccer Beach, Hiking, History, Baseball, Segway, NPO | |
| 8 | 2018 | New York | New York City | Theater, History | |
| 1 | 2019 | Florida | Treasure Island | Beach | |
| 2 | 2019 | Illinois | Chicago | Theater | |
| 3 | 2019 | Indiana | Indianapolis | Basketball (Women's Big Ten Tournament) | |
| 3 | 2019 | Nevada | Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Valley of the Sun | Hiking, Parks, NPO, SP | |
| 7 | 2019 | Hawaii | Hawaii, Kauai | Hiking, Beach, Parks, Running, NP, SP | |
| 9 | 2019 | Colorado | Colorado Springs | Hiking, Parks, Football, SP | |
| 11 | 2019 | Europe | Budapest, Vienna | Girls trip | |
| 12 | 2019 | California | Borrego Springs, Anza-Borrego, San Diego | Scenery, Hiking, Parks, Football, SP | |
| 1 | 2020 | Florida | Key West, Dry Tortugas | Beach, Scenery, History, Parks, NP, SP | |
| 3 | 2020 | Florida | Florida Keys | Beach, Scenery, Parks, SP | |
| 6 | 2020 | South Dakota | Black Hills, Badlands, Custer State Park, Rushmore, Crazy Horse | Scenery, Hiking, History, Parks, NP, SP, NPO | |
| 7 | 2020 | Alaska | Prince William Sound, Lake Chelatna | Scenery, Hiking, Kayak, SUP, Fishing, NF | |
| 6 | 10 | 2020 | Iowa | Mines of Spain | Scenery, Hiking, SP |
| 7 | 3 | 2021 | Arkansas, Alabama | Hot Springs NP, Lake Ouachita, Dauphin Island | Camping, Hiking, Beach, NP |
| 8 | 7 | 2021 | New Mexico, Colorado | Taos, Great Sand Dunes NP, Garden of the Gods | Hiking, Rafting, Scenery, NP, SP |
| 9 | 10 | 2021 | Missouri | Table Rock Lake, Branson | Hiking, Boating, Scenery |
| 10 | 3 | 2022 | Texas | Lake Travis, Pedernales Falls SP, Balcones Canyonlands NWR, Muleshoe Bend | Hiking, Scenery, NP, NPO, SP |
| 11 | 5 | 2022 | South Carolina | Charleston, Isle of Palms | Beach, City, Nature, History |
| 12 | 7 | 2022 | Colorado | Rocky Mountain NP, Brainard Lakes NF | Hiking, NP, NF, Nature |
| 13 | 7 | 2023 | Oregon, Washington | San Juan Islands NHP, Mount Rainier NP, Mount St. Helen's NM, Seattle, Porland | Hiking, NP, NPO, SP, Nature, Kayaking, Baseball, Soccer |
| 12 | 2023 | Las Vegas, Death Valley | Death Valley NP, Lake Mead NRA, Las Vegas, U2 | Hiking, NP, NPO, Nature, Camping |