Traveling solo doesn’t have to be scary, darning, or brave. I love a good solo road trip, but anytime your road trip there is an inherent risk. These five solo road trip safety tips will help you feel more secure in your decision to take… Read More »Solo road trip safety tips
In one of the rare moments of my eyes not being glued to the ground below me as I rode my bike through the woods last Sunday, I caught a glimpse of something off just before looking back to the rocks and roots below me.… Read More »Hiking in hunting season safety tips
This year was supposed to be my year to cross a major item off of my bucket list. Unfortunately things didn’t go as planned. At the top of my bucket list is bagging a 14er. I have wanted to hike to 14,000 feet in elevation… Read More »When your bucket list item doesn’t happen
Let’s talk about hiking in the rain. If you are like me and will not let a little bit of bad weather keep you from exploring, you know that the woods in the rain can be just as beautiful as when you have blue skies… Read More »How to enjoy hiking in the rain
Take a hike with your backpacking dog If you are a dog lover and a nature lover, you know that including your four-legged friend on your travels make them all the better. My dog, Caddie, is a bit of diva dog. She doesn’t like getting… Read More »A better backpacking dog experience
Encountering crazy people and bears in the woods Those close to me know I am terrified of being eaten by a bear. In all likelihood, the chances of a bear attack are very slim. Cougars, snakes, wolves, and other animals are also possibilities, but you… Read More »It’s not just bears to worry about