Is it solo hiking if my dogs join me?

My pace, my adventure, and my reasons for hiking. What is not to love about being solo on the trail? … 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

My breath was taken away as I moved myself and my heavy backpack over demanding terrain. Blue Jay floated along … More

My daughter and I are cut from the same cloth and sometimes it creates challenges because we are both relentless, … More

There is something profound that happens when my mind is set free while wandering. The rustling of the leaves in … More

My family and I hiked overnight to Tilson Lake in Riding Mountain National Park on June 22. We hiked a … More

I am preparing and planning for my family to hike overnight this weekend. This will be my third overnight since … More

At one time I considered my family to be carb-junkies. Every dinner included either pasta, couscous, rice, quinoa, or potatoes … More

Hiker Midnight is a popular term on long-distance hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail. The general idea is that … More

Everyone has a place in the outdoors and nature welcomes all of us. Nature meets us where we currently are … More