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

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

I have an older handheld Garmin navigation unit that is about twelve years old. A number of trails in the … More

We use our mind and body all day to get to our destination while hiking so it’s only right to … More

I have the word “real” in quotations because aside from sleeping in my backyard a few weekends ago, Friday night … More

Backcountry Women hosted their first Gear Swap and Sale last week and while I was not ready to part with … More

My husband began to make breakfast on Sunday while I looked out my living room window with my mind in … More

A goal of mine for 2019 is to extend my daily use of reusable food containers into my trail life … More

2019 is kicking off with a focus on health, wellness, and building my physical strength. To keep myself physically active … More