The Twelve Villains of Christmas

I attended my brothers Christmas church production along with my mom on December 23. His church puts together a yearly … More

What the Season Means (or Does Not Mean) for Me

My mental health does not take a holiday over the Christmas season and in fact, it gets worse. My dad … More

My pace, my adventure, and my reasons for hiking. What is not to love about being solo on the trail? … More

Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More

My breath was taken away as I moved myself and my heavy backpack over demanding terrain. Blue Jay floated along … More

My daughter and I are cut from the same cloth and sometimes it creates challenges because we are both relentless, … More

There is something profound that happens when my mind is set free while wandering. The rustling of the leaves in … More

When we used our large base camping tent last summer for the final time, we packed away one of the … More

My family and I hiked overnight to Tilson Lake in Riding Mountain National Park on June 22. We hiked a … More

Hiking makes me feel like a badass woman. I head out into the wilderness, sometimes by myself, carrying with me … More