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Long weekend at Riding Mountain

I hiked and camped at Riding Mountain National Park a few weeks ago with a group. Like all trips to … More

Akita, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Dogs, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature, Nature Trail, Riding Mountain National Park, Walking

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

Backpack, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature Trail

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

Backpack, Backpacking, Beach, Camping, Cycling, Exercise, Family, Fishing, Hiking, Mental Health, Nature, trail, Walking

Hunt Lake Redemption

My previous time on Hunt Lake trail did not go well due to physical and mental overexertion. I had two … More

Backpack, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Hiking, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Sunshine, Walking, Yoga

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

Addiction, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail

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, Backpack, Backpacking, Blessings, Camping, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail

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

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Walking

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, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail

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

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Blessings, Camping, Depression, Family, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, trail

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

Anxiety, Appalachian Trail, Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Walking

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