Before Memory Changes It
Rusty Pickett never began keeping journals for anyone else to read. He wrote because memory has a way of shortening the hard climbs, softening the mistakes, and changing a journey into a better story than the one a fellow actually lived.
Why I Still Carry a Paper Map
A GPS can tell you where you are. A paper map asks you to figure it out. Discover why I still carry a paper map, and how learning to read the landscape became one of the guiding philosophies behind Journeys Of The Crew.
Building a World One Question at a Time
Believable worlds aren't built by having all the answers. They're built by asking better questions. From muddy trails to forgotten landmarks, here's why curiosity is at the heart of every Journeys Of The Crew adventure.
Learning to Notice
We spend so much time looking that we often forget to notice. Sometimes the smallest details hold the biggest stories, if we simply slow down long enough to see them.
No One Sees the Whole Trail
Tommy may be the main character, but he should not be the only one who notices what matters. Nate sees possibilities, Adam spots problems, and Murphy senses what the boys cannot. Together, they see more than any one of them could alone.
The Story Behind "Adventure Still Exists Beyond the Familiar"
The phrase "Adventure Still Exists Beyond the Familiar" isn't just the tagline for Journeys Of The Crew. It's the idea the entire series was built upon. Here's the story behind those six words and why they matter more than "far away."
Why I Keep Going Back to the Woods
Every visit to the woods teaches me something new. Sometimes I come home with a photograph. Other times I come home with a story. More often than not, I come home with a reminder to slow down and pay attention.