Blog | Adventures of the Blackpearl

Paul Depperschmidt

Jul 3, 2022
9 min

Civil War Trail

It has been a struggle for me to write this post. We have now visited some of the most influential Civil War battlefields in the east. ...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jun 28, 2022
2 min

Remembering Maine

One of the key targets of our East Coast adventure was the state of Maine, and Bar Harbor in particular. We scheduled two weeks in...

Paul Depperschmidt

Feb 13, 2022
2 min

Fun in Connecticut

As we worked our way up the East Coast our travels took us through Connecticut. It was particularly fun as my sister Julie and her...

Paul Depperschmidt

Feb 8, 2022
1 min

Charleston by Air

Charleston offered some fantastic views and great weather. I did get fussed at for flying low (nothing illegal) over the Carrier...

Paul Depperschmidt

Feb 8, 2022
2 min

The Kitfox and Trailer have a new owner

It was a great run. But it was time to move on. After the New York City flight New York City by air (blackpearladventures.com) I felt a...

Paul Depperschmidt

Oct 9, 2021
2 min

New York City by air

This post is skipping way ahead of other content as we made our way up the East Coast in 2021. There will be additional posts covering...

Paul Depperschmidt

Sep 9, 2021
11 min

Revolutionary Trail

As we followed the East Coast we were able to visit some of the most important historic areas that were key to the development of the...

Paul Depperschmidt

Sep 9, 2021
4 min

Flights of Fancy

This blog will cover some of the aviation related things we were able to see on our trip up the East coast. Landing at First Flight...

Rainy, good internet... time to catch up

Paul Depperschmidt

Sep 9, 2021
1 min

Rainy, good internet... time to catch up

As I write this we are currently staying in Newburyport, Mass. for a week in early September. We were in amazing Maine for almost a...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jul 12, 2021
3 min

Florida Keys!

The Florida Keys and Key West was one of the primary targets for our run through the east coast. It seems in past travels when we set up...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jul 11, 2021
1 min

Florida's Southwest Coast

Working our way down to the Keys had us passing through the Southwest coast of Florida. Our first stop in the area was in Venice. While...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jun 3, 2021
1 min

Crystal River FL - Manatees!

Crystal River is known as a home for the gentle sea cows - Manatees. So our goal was to try and see some. But we were right on the edge...

Paul Depperschmidt

May 22, 2021
2 min

Florida's Hidden Coast - Suwannee

Following the Florida Gulf Coast brought us to the area around Cross City and the Suwannee River as it flows in to the Gulf. Beautiful...

Paul Depperschmidt

May 13, 2021
2 min

Florida's Forgotten Coast

Florida's forgotten coast is in Franklin County along the panhandle. It's the last remaining stretch of unspoiled, pristine Gulf Coast...

Paul Depperschmidt

May 10, 2021
5 min

Fun in the Upper Gulf Coast

As we left Texas for our East Coast adventure our plan was to leisurely explore the Gulf Coast as we went along. Over the last couple of...

Paul Depperschmidt

Apr 6, 2021
3 min

Leaving Frozen Texas - Headed East

We wrapped up our tour of the West in early December and planned to hole up in the San Marcos, TX area as Karen recovered from her ACL...

Paul Depperschmidt

Mar 20, 2021
1 min

Time-lapse of loading the Kitfox!

The Video tells the story. This is how the plane goes in the trailer with the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. The companion blog with...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jan 31, 2021
3 min

Canyonlands National Park

The great thing about staying in Moab, Utah is its proximity to some of the best National Parks the US has to offer. It is possible to...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jan 24, 2021
3 min

Moab - Arches National Park

Moab, Utah is a must-see target for most outdoor enthusiasts. And for good reason. It is a rare area that combines natural beauty, with...

Paul Depperschmidt

Jan 17, 2021
2 min

Valley of the Gods

Heading from Earp to Moab runs through some of the most scenic mountains and rock formations in the west. The heart of this area is...