I hiked and camped at Riding Mountain National Park a few weeks ago with a group. Like all trips to … More
Tag: Backpack
Dandelion, Bear Hug, and Blue Jay hike on Mantario
A new trail name has been bestowed upon me and I accept it with pride. Going forward, while I still … More
Hiking and Camping with Kids: Getting Kids who are Reluctant into the Outdoors
I strive to offer my daughter a balance between the technology that rules our lives in 2018 and the natural … More
Hunt Lake Redemption
My previous time on Hunt Lake trail did not go well due to physical and mental overexertion. I had two … More
Appalachian Trail: The end is the new beginning (day 7)
I put my boots on the Appalachian Trail knowing that the trail would be hard. I wanted the trail to … More
Appalachian Trail: The Trail is a Magical Place (day 6)
We hiked down a long descent yesterday afternoon before arriving at our shelter for the night. It seemed to go … More
Appalachian Trail: Missing Life Back Home (day 5)
I had a dream overnight where I was wondering the halls at my old junior high. I was fuming for … More
Appalachian Trail: Sleepy Day (day 4)
Our hiking group today went from four active hikers to two. After waking early and making us coffee, Joslyn drove … More
Appalachian Trail: Above and Beyond Trail Angel (day 3)
I awoke in the morning to see a text from my friend saying that she needed a day off the … More
Appalachian Trail: Humidity and Hospital (day 2)
The heat and humidity today was higher than yesterday. Our original plan was to wake early and hike early but … More