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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


44th in the 33rd
For our 44th anniversary, we found ourselves in the 33rd State.

Roger Allen Burns
Mar 306 min read


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


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


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


Tillamook – A Boatload of Cheese
Stepping into the Tillamook Creamery is like entering a dairy wonderland.

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 134 min read


Expanding Our Adventures!
We’ve decided to give our website a fresh new direction ...

Roger Allen Burns
Feb 122 min read


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


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


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


Random Alaska Observations – Part 1
Random thoughts. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Roger Allen Burns
Sep 14, 20246 min read


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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