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Longtime Off-Grid/Vanlife Adventurer - On the Road In North America

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Photographer Writer Artist: About Road

I’m a photographer, writer, and artist and have been traveling my whole life.

That pretty much sums who I am, really.

Here are more details, though, to answer questions I am most often asked.

I grew up traveling. Conceived in Tokyo, born in the American West, crossed the Atlantic as a toddler and spent my earliest years traveling and camping with family all over Europe.

My family had a Chevrolet wagon with wood-grained sides and a big two-room canvas tent packed on top. We went everywhere in that Chevrolet. We camped on back country brooks in the Black Forest of Germany and on the Seine River in the heart of Paris, had breakfast picnics on dikes in Holland and explored art and history museums, and we went to symphony and ballet as much as we explored woods and waters.

To be honest, it’s all I’ve been doing ever since; reliving and continuing a lifestyle deeply ingrained in me as a kid in Europe.

Adventure Time

Before I was old enough to drive, I started hitch-hiking. I’d thumb hundreds of miles to camp in the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee, or a thousand to hike and camp in Acadia on the coast of Maine. I’ve kept it up my whole life, whenever I could, roaming and wandering and experiencing new people and places. There’s nowhere I’d rather be than going somewhere.

In my late teens and twenties, long before social media, hashtags, and the current vanlife and overland movements, I used a variety of vehicles for extended travel and adventuring, including a number of passenger cars, an early 60’s VW bus, a ’69 Chevy Suburban Carryall, and a Dodge Club Cab pickup. Since then I’ve used station wagons and vans and now a GMC Duramax Savana. It has over 410,000 miles (659,000 kilometers) on the dial.

A friend once wrote “Road has adventured more so far this year … than most folks do in a lifetime.”

As a photographer, writer, and artist I write about my adventures, post the images I make, test and review gear, and interview people I find interesting while telling a few stories and making plans for the next adventure.

You can read what others have said about my travels here.

Come along if you like,

~ Road

 


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On the Road in America

THE BIG PAUSE of 2020-21

ROADDUDE.COM is usually about one man’s travels and photography around North America.

During The Big Pause of 2020-21, however, it is about making quality cloth & fabric face masks and face coverings for the public. Every mask purchased enables more to be made for donation.

I have made, sold, and donated thousands, as far away as Sudan.

Stay safe, stay clean, stay healthy!

Thank you for your orders and support!


Kudos from Customers for Face Masks I make, sell, and donate throughout the pandemic:

“The best design I’ve seen.” ~ Richard F, California

“We love your masks and use them all the time! They are the best fit from different types we tried. I was actually thinking of ordering more :)” ~BW, Cambridge MA

“We really love them. The quality is amazing and they are comfortable. Will be great for hiking and work.” ~ Beckie G, SW Harbor

“Both my husband and I love the masks. Fit very well and stay in place when talking.” ~ Susan W, Livermore Falls

“The masks arrived today! Thanks so much. They are terrific! Best fit, most comfortable, most stylish of any I have worn or seen.“ ~ Elaine J, SW Harbor

“Excellent mask! Highest quality and fit. Find it very comfortable and breathable. Much better design than the pleated style. If you care, please wear!” ~ Jane W, Scarborough

“Outstanding quality comfort and fit. These are as good if not better than pictured on the web. Worth the wait and cost. I would buy again. Have recommended you already. Five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating!” ~Janet, Rockport

“Got ‘em!!! Arrived today and they are impressive.” ~ Bob B, Maine

“Thank you so much for the quality masks. The fit is great. Good work!” ~Lynn B, Maine

“Really quite nice and much needed!” ~Kathy H, Maine

“That’s nice, dear.” ~Ma


Where is Road?

Back Cove, Maine, working on:
– making masks
– portfolio & prints
– prep for painting desert art mural
– improving storage functionality in van
– helping folks haul and deliver items
– South of I-10, Another America
– Roaddude Food Cookbook
– website improvements
– my tan

I hear it’s summer. Is that true?

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