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Tag: Hiking

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

Dogs, Hiking, Mental Health

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

Camping, Hiking, Riding Mountain National Park

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

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, Safety

Trusting Ourselves

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

Backpacking, Family, Hiking, Mental Health

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

Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness

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

Backcountry, Backpacking, Food, Hiking

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

Backpacking, Camping, Food, Hiking

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

Backpacking, Food, Hiking

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

Backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking

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

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking

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