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Feb 21

Courage in the Face of the Unknown

To my adventure friends, Back in the summer of 1972, I had a summer job working at a feedlot outside of Amarillo, Texas. If you’ve never been to a feedlot, it’s where cattle are raised to supply food for our tables. But would you believe that during that summer, I... read more →
Nov 11

Veteran’s Day

To my adventuring friends, I am writing this on Veteran’s Day in America on November 11 of 2019. I thought it was fitting to launch my website on Veteran's Day as I call my website Virtus Adventures. As you may know, the word Virtus refers to a virtue from ancient... read more →
Oct 16

Welcome to Adventure

I hope you found your way to this website because you have a desire to explore, go on adventures, be the best person you can and meet others with the same interests. My name is Paul Lockhart. I live in Virginia but am originally from Texas. When I was young,... read more →
Oct 16

A Note to the Parents

Welcome! Thank you for reading this introduction. I trust you are because your child has told you about my website and is excited. I understand should you have concerns about my website. The emergence of social media exposes our families to new influences and much of this is not good... read more →
Oct 16

Domingo’s Story

To my friends, In 1991 I was a student at the United States Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), California. One can find many photos and videos of Edward AFB because this is where many of America’s top aircraft have been tested. It is world... read more →
Oct 16

Courage to “Fess’ Up”

To my friends, This is a strange title isn’t it. What does “Fess Up” mean? It means to “confess” when you have made a mistake; to own up to your actions and decisions and be responsible for yourself. I have “Fess’ed Up” many times. When I was younger, I was... read more →
Oct 16

Go With Those Who Know

To my friends, If you are learning a new skill or hobby that has an element of danger, make sure you “go with those who know.” I learned this well many years ago during a scuba diving expedition to the Gulf of Mexico. It was during my time as a... read more →
Oct 16

A Coin With Meaning

To my friends, A few years ago, I attended the National Space Symposium at the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs Colorado. The Broadmoor is decorated with many beautiful paintings and busts of the American west. The Broadmoor is nestled against the Colorado Rocky Mountains and is one of my favorite... read more →