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Not Every Adventure Needs a Map
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Sometimes it arrives in a box, filled with clues, a little gold, and a story that connects you to the past.

Roger Allen Burns
Oct 133 min read
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What’s Your Question for Jesus?
Let’s imagine that we are walking along and we come to meet and see Jesus face to face.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 276 min read
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When Obedience Becomes Exhausting
When obedience feels exhausting, the gospel reminds us that the Christian life flows from Christ’s finished work—not our performance.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 184 min read
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Where Wildflowers Roam and Trolls Lurk
We gathered the crew and set off from Auburn for a day that promised flowers, fresh air, and lots of scenic Maine countryside.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 164 min read
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A Taste of Maine
When we eat something familiar, especially in a place that holds meaning, it’s not just our taste buds lighting up—it’s our memory centers.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 115 min read
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Grace as Favor - Unmerited and Overflowing
When speaking of grace, where should the emphasis fall—on "unmerited" or on "favor"?

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 26 min read
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A Maine Homecoming
We’re going to Maine to visit my mom as we celebrate (a little early) her 90th birthday.

Roger Allen Burns
Aug 13 min read
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Louwala-Clough: Mt. St. Helens
On the morning of May 18, 1980, a month before we (Allen & Terri) met, Mount St. Helens unleashed its catastrophic eruption.

Roger Allen Burns
May 35 min read
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Astoria: Columbia, Chinook, and Cinema
Our best memory of Astoria will be that of having our friends, Dave and Christine, along for the ride.

Roger Allen Burns
Apr 97 min read
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44th in the 33rd
For our 44th anniversary, we found ourselves in the 33rd State.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 306 min read
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Ark Encounter
In the heart of Kentucky stands a structure that has captivated the imagination and curiosity of countless visitors: The Ark Encounter.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 203 min read
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Hike in the Dark Side: Ape Caves
Walk through a geological marvel while simultaneously questioning your decision to spend part of a summer sunlit day in complete darkness.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 54 min read
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The Other Toledo
Toledo has a history full of pioneers, railroads, and legends that you probably haven’t heard in the history books.

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 174 min read
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Tillamook – A Boatload of Cheese
Stepping into the Tillamook Creamery is like entering a dairy wonderland.

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 134 min read
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Expanding Our Adventures!
We’ve decided to give our website a fresh new direction ...

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 122 min read
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Fairbanks to Toledo – The Journey Home
Our journey back was a joyride, and we can’t wait to share some of the highlights with you!

Roger Allen Burns
Oct 2, 20247 min read
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Final (Frontier) Alaska Observations – Part 2
There are many impressions Alaska has made on us. This is the second post in which we share our observations.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 18, 20248 min read
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Arctic Circle Ice Road Truckin’
It would be a shame to get all the way to Fairbanks Alaska and not venture onto one of the most iconic roadways, the Dalton Highway

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 17, 20249 min read
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Random Alaska Observations – Part 1
Random thoughts. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 14, 20246 min read
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South from the Golden Heart
Our time in Alaska is ending. Our adventure will continue.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 9, 20246 min read
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