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Tag: Nature

My Day of Solo Hiking

I have been mentally exhausted constantly and with gearing up to hopefully lead outdoor events again soon, I was also … More

COVID-19, Hiking, Manitoba, Mental Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Stress, Winter

To Feel Something

I joined Backcountry Women this morning for a hike around Birds Hill Park but I unfortunately needed to cut my … More

Backcountry Women, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature

Travel near to go far

I woke up Saturday morning with a heavy heart. Disappointment, anger, sadness, irritation, and feeling annoyed on top of a … More

Forest Bathing, Guided Nature Therapy Walk, Manitoba, Nature, Shinrin-yoku, Walking

Our First “Real” Overnight of the Season

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

Backpacking, Hiking, Kids, Manitoba, Nature

Early Spring Camping

I finished setting up camp at 9 o’clock at a fine little spot not far from Flamingo Crossing, also known … More

Camping, Manitoba, Nature, Winter

Saying Yes to Loving Myself

I made the decision three years ago to stop drinking alcohol. Valentine’s Day is my anniversary and I have gifted … More

Addiction, Alcohol, Anxiety, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, sobriety

Speaking at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Last week I gave a presentation at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba entitled The Backpack Chronicles: The path to sobriety and … More

Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Nature

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

Exploring Nature’s Jungle Gym

Bear Hug woke me up just before ten on Saturday morning to let me know he had made coffee. I … More

Backpacking, Exercise, Family, Mental Health, Nature

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

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