Interested in reconnecting with nature, getting in a little exercise, and becoming stronger, both physically and mentally? Hiking just may be the perfect solution! There are many reasons to add hiking to your life; here are seven of them. Hiking is a great workout. We all know hiking is a great cardio workout, but it […]
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Declutter Your Mind on the Trail
It’s February! The warm fuzzy feelings of December have been traded for winter’s bitter cold, kale, and guilt. Decluttering has become all the rage, and #konmari is trending. I’m all for cleaning out those closets, but why not take some time to declutter your mind? A cleanse for your soul. The trail is the perfect place for […]
Is Hiking the New Yoga?
This headline jumped off the screen the other day! Is hiking the new yoga? Hmmm. I do both, and I love both. I have, on occasion, combined the two on yoga hikes. Love squared! But can one replace the other? Let’s see. Hiking and yoga are both full-body workouts. Both activities will increase strength in […]
Gulf State Park – Gulf Shores, Alabama
When you think of the Alabama Gulf Coast do sugar sand beaches, a surging surf, warm sea breezes, and a crystal clear coast come to mind? With three miles of beach, Gulf State Park has all of that and more, but the beach is only the beginning. I had a blast exploring another one of […]
Crystal River, Florida – Three Day Itinerary
Crystal River, Florida, is the Manatee Capital of the World, attracting visitors from around the globe to swim with the lovable, gentle giants, but the Manatees are only the beginning. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise offering kayaking, hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, golf, and more, we set off for an old-school adventure along Florida’s Nature Coast. Day […]
LeConte Lodge: On Top Of the Smokies
If you live in the Eastern United States, chances are you’ve visited Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. You’ve probably taken a drive through Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. But do you know that atop Mount LeConte, the third highest peak in the park, sits a lodge accessible only by foot? That’s right! LeConte […]
Havasupai: Hiking to Paradise
You’ve probably seen photographs floating around the internet of incredible blue-green waterfalls crashing over high cliffs against the colorful backdrop of the Grand Canyon. You might assume the pictures are enhanced. Nothing could be that color. But it can, and it is at Havasupai. On an earlier trip to trek to Phantom Ranch in the […]
Soaring With Eagles at Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Alabama is home to some of the best state parks in the country, and I was fortunate to attend the kick-off of Eagle Awareness 2018 at Lake Guntersville State Park. I was able to visit two other nearby Alabama State Parks, making it a three in one weekend! If you haven’t visited Lake Guntersville State Park […]
Won’t You Take Me to Monkeytown?
Find adventure crossing an ocean or crossing the street. That’s the tagline of this blog. And words to live by. Often, when we think of travel, we think of the big, epic, bucket-list trips, but that’s a mistake! Don’t put travel and adventure on hold until you have the time or money for that. Just go […]
