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Essays from Vermont about hunting, family, wild places, and useful work. Most begin with something I did, saw, or had to figure out.
If you’re new here, welcome.
I’m Jesse McEntee, a writer and researcher in Vermont. Next Adventure is where I write about hunting, family, land, tools, public service, and the pull of the outdoors.
The name came out of family life. When my kids were younger, I used to ask, “What’s our next adventure?” The question stuck.
You do not need to hunt, fish, or live in Vermont to find something here. These essays are for readers interested in place, competence, family, responsibility, and work that leaves a visible result.
A few good places to start
On physical craft, artificial intelligence, and the difference between something made and something manufactured.
On firewood, forestry, tools, and the satisfaction of solving a physical problem.
On wilderness medicine, preparation, and what equipment can and cannot do.
On place, history, travel, and the pull of the north.
A selection of essays remains free. Paid subscribers can read the full archive and directly support the research, travel, field time, and writing behind this publication.
Thanks for reading.
— Jesse