I’M QUINCY KOETZ

An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...

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 By Quincy Koetz

Beach Hiking and Biking Block Island, Rhode Island

Block Island is a secluded little island 10 miles south of the coast of Rhode Island. The Nature Conservancy included Block Island on its short list of the “Last Great Places” to recognize its pristine environment and unique landscapes. Block Island is an inexpensive day trip and a great place for biking, hiking and outdoor...

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Kayaking, Canoeing and Camping on Catalina Island

Several years ago, I was able to take one of the best adventures of my life with Camp Emerald Bay when I kayaked around Catalina Island. I like the trip so much that I did it again a few years later when we did a canoe circumnavigation of the island. Catalina Island is a kayaking and...

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Hiking Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, California

Point Loma is one of the most iconic features in San Diego and offers an easily accessible place to escape from the city at any time of year. The Point Loma Lighthouse is one of California’s more famous lighthouses Like Los Angeles and Orange County, San Diego is a city with many easy hiking escapes that aren’t...

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