When talking about my hiking and backpacking pace, I joke that I am an overweight asthmatic. It is also the … More
Tag: Camping
Lovely Little Weekend
Blue Jay has been home since March and has had little-to-no formal structure other than spending one day at the … More
Wild and Free: September Long Weekend
Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More
Navigating my Garmin inReach
My breath was taken away as I moved myself and my heavy backpack over demanding terrain. Blue Jay floated along … More
A Turtle’s Pace Weekend
When we used our large base camping tent last summer for the final time, we packed away one of the … More
A trail food chat
I am preparing and planning for my family to hike overnight this weekend. This will be my third overnight since … More
Leave No Trace: Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Hiker Midnight is a popular term on long-distance hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail. The general idea is that … More
Mentally Preparing for a Longer Distance Hike
Everyone has a place in the outdoors and nature welcomes all of us. Nature meets us where we currently are … More
Savoury Breakfast Cookies for the Trail
My husband began to make breakfast on Sunday while I looked out my living room window with my mind in … More
Early Spring Camping
I finished setting up camp at 9 o’clock at a fine little spot not far from Flamingo Crossing, also known … More