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Let’s talk about mental health and hiking

I have been occupied with working on a project that is an extension of my blog, which is why I … More

Addiction, Alcohol, Anxiety, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, RemoveTheStigma

Family Hiking in the Sunshine

I surrounded myself with nature this morning. Red, oranges, and yellows mixed in with browns and greens greeted me along … More

Backpacking, Camping, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature, Nature Trail, Sunshine

You have to go through those mountains and valleys – because that’s what life is: soul growth

I have learned to honour the emotions that pulse through me and to give myself what I need when I … More

Addiction, Alcohol, Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Camping, Depression, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, RemoveTheStigma, Yoga

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

Family Fun Weekend

“Mommy, why are you laying down to put on your pants?” I look at my daughter and respond that I … More

Camping, Cycling, Family, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature Trail

Sometimes it’s hard being me

I had a love affair with Earl Grey tea during traditional Afternoon Tea when my husband and I stayed at … More

Camping, Cycling, Depression, Dogs, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature

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

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

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