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 […]
I’ve Got 99 Problems; Most of Them Are Boulders
Bouldering, a form of rock climbing, is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls, without ropes or harnesses, growing in popularity steadily. The sport began as a training method for roped climbs and mountaineering at a safe distance from the ground, but with the advent of indoor climbing gyms, it has become increasingly popular amongst […]
Message On A Banana
On a recent trip to Sedona, Arizona I grabbed a banana at the hotel to have as a snack on the hike I had planned for the day. Throwing it in my pack, without a lot of thought, I jumped in the car and headed for Cathedral Rock. Fast forward a couple of hours and […]
A Stay at Hotel Indigo, Orange Beach, Alabama – Review
Coastal cool meets city chic at the new Hotel Indigo in Orange Beach, Alabama, located adjacent to Gulf State Park and the Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail system. Less than one year old, this property is a delight. Arriving in the hip, modern lobby, complete with swinging chairs, you’ll be greeted by a friendly […]
Hike Thirteen – Walls of Jericho, Alabama
It’s early, and it’s cold. Much colder than anticipated as we head towards Skyline, Alabama to hike the Walls of Jericho, rated the number one day hike in Alabama by Backpacker Magazine. I’m with my friend Susan and her son. The last time I saw him he was in elementary school, he’s a junior in […]
Crystal River, Florida: Manatees, Monkeys, & Magic
Crystal River, what a blast! Manatees, monkeys, magic, and more. This quirky old-school town on Florida’s Nature Coast is an adventure unlike any other. Why not add it to your list and start planning your visit? Here are ten Can’t-miss highlights to get you started. 1) Swimming with the Manatees Crystal River, the Manatee Capital of the World, […]
Yoga + Hiking =Bliss
That’s the tagline for a Hikoga class being offered at the Black Creek Trail in North Alabama. Now that it’s starting to feel like summer, which for many, myself included, means fun in the sun and plenty of outdoor activity, it’s time to get out and try something new. We’ve got it all here in the […]
52 Things I Know For Sure
During a recent birthday celebration, a friend challenged me to make a list of things I’ve learned over the years, things I know to be true. I took the bait, and here it is. For better or worse. 1) Let go of perfect, and you can be good. There is no such thing as perfect, […]
Hike Eleven – Don’t Go Chasin’ Waterfalls
Going to try something a little different this week.The ultimate Alabama waterfall road trip. That’s the title of the article that’s been floating all over social media and I’m intrigued I dig waterfalls. I dig road trips. You have to hike to the waterfalls. I think you see where this is going. On Thursday I […]
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 […]
