Lifelong journalist Eric Lucas has written for Michelin Travel Guides, the LA Times, Westways, American Essence, Alaska Airlines Magazine and many others. He's won more than 50 writing prizes. He lives on a small farm on an island in the Salish Sea, where he grows organic corn, beans, garlic, apples and hay. Eric grew up in New Orleans—long ago, but he still believes an oyster po'boy is the best sandwich in America. Learn more at TrailNot4Sissies.com.