IJ Adventures
Irina & Jonathan began their adventure together in 2011. Since then, they have traveled the country seeking out new wonders while enjoying the greatest adventure of all—life. In 2013 “Little J” joined the group followed by “Little M” in 2015 and “Little V” in 2017.
Join us as we discover local treasures, strange attractions, and historical tales.
Resources
Using Multi-million Dollar Satellites to find Tupperware in the woods.
Geocaching is a global treasure hunt using GPS technology to find hidden caches. They range from the traditional ammo container to tiny magnets barely large enough to contain a log to intricate puzzles that must be solved in order to open the container (and, of course, a plethora of Tupperware containers). There is even a Geocache on the International Space Station.
Geocaching’s virtual cousin.
Waymarks are interesting locations around the world that you can visit and log. There are categories for every conceivable locale from Museums & Castles to Sculptures & Bridges to Parks & Trails and even the mundane like McDonald’s.
Curious and Wonderful.
Atlas Obscura is an online collection of unusual and obscure travel destinations. Natural Wonders. Extraordinary Collections. Secret Histories. Amazing Ruins. Eccentric Architecture.
These are the unique places that you wont find in the normal tourist guide.
AllTrails is a place for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to share trip reports and information about popular trails.
Flight Map
See a map of all the flights we have taken together as a group.
Photos
Except where noted, all photos are by Jonathan Thorne and licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Additional Resources
Reading List
- The WPA Guide to 1930s Colorado. (1987).
- Getz, C. O. Weird Colorado: Your Travel Guide to Colorado’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets. (2010).