I am reading Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko. It’s non- fiction about the creation of the Grand Canyon. Very interesting history about exploration and mapping of Colorado River.

While canoe tripping this summer I am re-reading a favorite book from high school: The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. A fictional story of a boy who overcomes bullying to be a great boxer. I appreciate the key people in his life who nurtured him after suffering and how he became a good person. Sometimes we never know how much our acts of kindness, support, and mentoring mean to others.

The Lewis and Clark biography Undaunted Courage.

“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Perseverance, teamwork, beautiful descriptions of a sport of suffering, and the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

I've been into William Kent Krueger books lately. Currently reading Ordinary Grace.

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YardstickAngler: "“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Perseverance, teamwork, beautiful descriptions of a sport of suffering, and the 1936 Berlin Olympics. "

Confetti Kid by Robert Lane

“The Night Watchman” -L. Erdrich

YardstickAngler: "“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Perseverance, teamwork, beautiful descriptions of a sport of suffering, and the 1936 Berlin Olympics. "

One of my all-time favorites!

Sparkeh: "The Lewis and Clark biography Undaunted Courage. "

Fantastic!! What a great adventure.

I'm reading the newer edition of "Blue Highways: A Journey Into America" by William Least Heat - Moon on my September solo. I got this in the early 80's and it's so inspiring I bought the updated version to read again.

"Blue Highways"

The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf. Biography of Alexander Von Humboldt, a famous scientist of his age who changed the way we understand the natural world.

I just finished 'Endurance - Shackletons Incredible Voyage' .

I normally take several weeks to finish a book but I couldn't put this one down.

This “boat book” vein reminded me I also loved “Mighty Fitz” by Michael Schumacher about the Edmund Fitzgerald. The big boats amaze me, and it’s stunning how mysterious that wreck still is today.

“Endurance” is a classic for sure. Amazing story.

Another required read for adventurers is “Kon Tiki” by Norwegian anthropologist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl about his raft trip over the South Pacific.