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The Fun Starts Before You Go
They say the devil is in the details, but I've come to think the fun is there too. Over the years, as I've gotten more and more into being an outdoorsman, I've found that some of my favorite parts of the experience happen before I ever get there. The planning, the preparation, the scouting, the gear—sometimes I think about the actual trip more than I actually spend on it. Planning I spend hours every week scanning the OnX app, NYSDEC Info Locator, and other maps for potential
Benjamin Moxley
Sep 73 min read


Sunday Loon Preamble
I started Sunday Loon because I was searching for purpose. I was working a very corporate job that provided close to zero meaning in my life. I was simply punching the clock for 40 hours a week. A Journey from Coaching to Corporate Before diving into the corporate world, I spent seven fulfilling years as a baseball coach. During that time, I never really had a bad day. Sure, there were challenges, but there were also moments of pure bliss. I always felt like I had a purpose.
Benjamin Moxley
Aug 17, 20253 min read


Eras of Your Life
Being present is something most people struggle with. Live in the moment. Be where your feet are. They're admirable ideas, and I've always tried to get better at them with middling results. What I've learned is that it's impossible for me to be "on" all the time—and that's okay. Instead, I've started looking for the eras of my life. That realization came from a couple of Kenny Chesney songs. Don't Blink tells the story of an old man reminding us how quickly life passes. Liste
Benjamin Moxley
Jul 193 min read
Getting Back to Something Real
Being unfulfilled in your career can drain everything out of you. The place you spend 40+ hours a week doesn’t just pay your bills—it shapes your identity. For a lot of people, remote work sounds like a dream. And on the surface, it is. Roll out of bed, open your laptop, wear sweatpants all day, and skip the commute. What’s not to love? The answer comes down to perspective. Rolling out of bed five minutes before work is convenient—but jumping straight from sleep into performa
Benjamin Moxley
Mar 292 min read


A Quiet Sunday Before The Good Stuff
I’m sitting here on the couch on a Sunday afternoon in early October. NFL RedZone hums in the background, chili’s cooking in the...
Benjamin Moxley
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Orvis Clearwater Fly Fishing Rod Review: A Great Investment
Introduction When I started fly fishing, one of the biggest questions I had was simple: What rod should I buy first? After months of...
Benjamin Moxley
Sep 28, 20253 min read


From Bozeman to the Tetons: A Look Back at My Best Vacation Yet
About a year ago, I took a trip that set the bar for every vacation since: Bozeman, Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, and...
Benjamin Moxley
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Three Days in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park is the kind of mountain town that feels pulled from a postcard — elk wandering through the river walk downtown, the hotel from...
Benjamin Moxley
Sep 14, 20253 min read


From Red Rocks to Boulder: Two Days in Colorado’s Front Range
After a weekend in Denver, we packed up early and headed west into the mountains for a couple more days of adventure. If you’ve only got...
Benjamin Moxley
Sep 8, 20253 min read


A Weekend in Denver: How to Spend 48 Hours in the Mile High City
Denver is one of those rare cities that blends mountain-town vibes with big-city energy. You can land at the airport, grab brunch in a...
Benjamin Moxley
Sep 6, 20254 min read


Best Everyday Shoes for Men in 2025: What to Buy (and What to Avoid)
Looking for the best everyday shoes for men in 2025? From On Cloud to New Balance, here are the most versatile sneakers worth buying —...
Benjamin Moxley
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Build Stuff With Your Hands: How Small Projects Keep You Grounded
There’s nothing like the feeling of standing back and looking at something you built with your own two hands. Maybe it’s a work bench...
Benjamin Moxley
Aug 29, 20254 min read


Fly Fishing the Hudson River in the Adirondacks
I’m incredibly lucky to live where I do. Within just an hour of stepping out my door, I can be in the heart of some of North America’s...
Benjamin Moxley
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Camp Work Weekend
I often find myself day dreaming about working really hard doing something I love. That’s the reason I started Sunday Loon. This weekend,...
Benjamin Moxley
Aug 17, 20253 min read
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