Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More
Tag: Hiking
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
Trusting Ourselves
My daughter and I are cut from the same cloth and sometimes it creates challenges because we are both relentless, … More
The Trail of Forgiveness
There is something profound that happens when my mind is set free while wandering. The rustling of the leaves in … More
Feed me on the trail: overnight hike with my family
My family and I hiked overnight to Tilson Lake in Riding Mountain National Park on June 22. We hiked a … 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
Giving Low-Carb Food a Whirl on the Trail
At one time I considered my family to be carb-junkies. Every dinner included either pasta, couscous, rice, quinoa, or potatoes … 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
Why I Bought a Garmin inReach Satellite Communicator
I have an older handheld Garmin navigation unit that is about twelve years old. A number of trails in the … More
