To say that 2020 was a stressful year is an understatement. Many of us are looking forward to a less chaotic year in 2021 by making stress-reduction and relaxation a priority. Maybe you’ve been thinking of taking a few yoga classes or beginning a meditation practice. These are great options, and both have proven physical […]
Month: January 2021
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Hiking: Some Tales and a Couple Fails From the Trail
Well, hey there! Looking to take a hike? Get outdoors and get inspired? Up your fitness and find a little peace and possibly a dose of mental clarity? Cool! If you’re here looking for advice on scaling Everest or what to pack for a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, well, you’re probably in the […]
52 Weeks 52 Hikes: Tales From the Trail – Chapter 3
Changing my search term to North Alabama Hikes, I’m met with a dizzying array of options. Once referred to as The State of Surpises, Alabama is one of the most biodiverse in the nation. For millions of years, present-day Alabama was covered by a shallow ocean. As the waters receded, limestone bedrock was formed, which […]
