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Category: Off Topic

Off Topic: Navigating the Many Rules for Visiting Rocky Mtn. National Park

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Planning a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park can be confusing due to the need for entry reservations, but there are actually a number of ways to get in.

Off Topic: Lessons Learned for Camping Roadtrip Packing

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Jon Ellis

At the end of every long roadtrip, you inevitably haul some stuff back into the house that never got used on the entire trip.

Off Topic: Is AM Radio Becoming the New Shortwave?

Posted on March 19, 2023March 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The bad news just keeps piling on for the AM radio band. If things go the wrong way, AM could become the equivalent of shortwave.

Off Topic: Top Things to Do in the National Parks

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Jon Ellis

As I think about where I might want to travel this year, one important thing to consider is what I’ve already enjoyed doing.

Off Topic: My Wintertime Checklist on Minnesota’s North Shore

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Hiking options along the North Shore are more limited in the winter, even with snowshoes, but I’ve been going through my checklist of favorite winter destinations.

Off Topic: What’s the Best National Park?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Which national park is the best? It depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Here are my favorites for easy views, drive-in camping, and more.

Off Topic: My Top Five Day Hikes of 2022

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Our national parks offer many kinds of adventures, and there are great hikes to experience even if you have just a few hours. Just be sure to make plenty of stops for pictures on those big elevation gains!

Off Topic: Favorite Radio Stations on Western Roadtrips

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Jon Ellis

If you haven’t already read my bragging about it, I logged about 25,000 miles in roadtrips to the West over the summer. All of that driving gave me plenty of time to…

Off Topic: Being Insulted by Spotify’s “Wrapped”

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Jon Ellis

I was enjoying my personal music chart from Spotify’s “2022 Wrapped” until the report hit me with an insult. No, I don’t want to stick to familiar favorites.

Off Topic: A Thought about Improving AM Radio

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Why force broadcasters to keep unwanted AM transmitters on the air when they’d rather program a 250-Watt FM signal?

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