Remember that TV show, When Animals Attack!? The shockumentary, which aired in the mid-90s, began each week with the narrator cooly saying, “The following program contains graphic footage of animals attacking humans.” What followed was a series of clips, sometimes from home video, sometimes professionally filmed, resulting in increased paranoia and anxiety amongst folks considering […]
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Return to Cruising in 2022
The pandemic hit tourism hard – the cruise industry being no exception. After being shuttered for months, cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to regain customer confidence. My family and I were looking for a fun way to spend time together – a late Christmas gift to ourselves – so we decided to […]
Indoor Fun Greater Gadsden Style
Baby, it’s cold outside. No need to worry, there’s plenty to do to keep the kids and yourself entertained. Here are a couple of ideas for indoor fun. Jump and fly on over 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines at The Factory. Don’t miss the Sci-Fi Safari Galactic Laser Course. Step inside a real-life video game for […]
52 Weeks 52 Hikes: A Reluctant Hiker’s Life Changing Year on the Trails
CHAPTER TWO According to the National Parks Foundation, the rim-to-rim hike at the Grand Canyon is a classic bucket list adventure. An adventure that can end in catastrophe for the unprepared. The site offers assurance that the trek is well worth it for those who have appropriately trained, have the correct gear, and […]
Yoga Plus Hiking Equals Bliss
January is a time for resolutions and goal setting. Social media feeds are filled with ads for weight loss products, diets, and the latest exercise regimens. 2020 filled many of us with uncertainty. With travel restrictions changing every week, we searched for outdoor recreation and ways to satisfy wanderlust. Is Hiking the New Yoga? Idly […]
Guadalupe Peak – Trekking to the Top of Texas
Wiping sweat from my brow, I look up and involuntarily let out a yelp. The top of a silver pyramid is visible overhead – striking against a bluebird sky. It’s the iconic monument marking the summit of Guadalupe Peak – the highest spot in Texas. And it’s less than one switchback away. Lactic acid courses […]
I Tried the Sensory Deprivation Float Tank at Relax Lab in East Texas – Here’s What Happened.
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 […]
Big Finish
When Janice Terry took her first bike ride twenty years ago, she had no idea how her life would change. After a co-worker shared details about a ten-mile ride he’d gone on, Terry was intrigued. Sensing her interest, he offered to tune up a bike he had stashed under his porch. Chuckling, she described the […]
Reconnect On the Trail In 2020
The holidays have come and gone, and the new year is upon us. The transition from December’s freshly baked cookies and feelings of warmth to January’s cold offerings of kale and guilt can be shocking. This is a time spent reflecting on goals and making resolutions. What’s on tap this year? Improve fitness? Reduce stress? […]
Self Care: “Tis the Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, with gifts to buy, crowded malls, back to back diet-busting parties, and loads of family obligations, it may not feel so wonderful at times. Self-care is essential year-round, but with the busy holiday season approaching, it’s even more crucial. The dictionary defines self-care as any activity […]
