THE MICROADVENTURE REVISITED

HOWMUCHTIMEDOESIT TAKETOFINDADVENTURE?

A look back and reboot of an article from the August 2020 issue.

In a recent All Things Overlanding video about a quick trip to Wisconsin, Fletch defends the idea of an eight hour one-way drive from Indianapolis to the northwoods of Wisconsin for a weekend trip. We all dream about that epic week or weeks- long road trip but the reality is that most of us are strapped. Strapped for time, money, or by family obligations Don't let that stop the fun Carving out a few hours on a weeknight or a long weekend with friends can satisfy the wanderlust between the long trips Here at Northology Adventures, we are all about adventures of every size Life gets hectic, schedules are full, obligations are many, sometimes a short jaunt is just what you need

The microadventure concept was popularized by British adventurer Alastair Humphreys, who coined the term in his book "Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes". Humphreys advocated for people to seek out new experiences close to home or in their own backyards, and to embrace the spirit of adventure no matter where they are or what their circumstances. "Alastair Humphreys is an English adventurer, author and motivational speaker. Over a four-year period he bicycled 46,000 miles around the world. He was a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012." - Wikipedia