April 3, 2018

Gunpowder Falls, Maryland

Gunpowder Falls, Maryland

Gunpowder Falls State Park in Hereford County, Maryland, has 20 miles of lovely trails along the water and through 3,600 acres of woodlands.

March 4, 2018

Winter Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park during the winter is spectacular! #52hikechallenge2018 Week 8

February 26, 2018

There is snow on the ground; get on the trail!

There is snow on the ground; get on the trail!

I do not consider myself a lover of winter weather.  My body gets cold easily, so if I am not actively moving or covered in heavy sweaters and cozy blankets, I am rather miserable.  Why, then, do I hike in the snow? 

February 7, 2018

Hiking the beautiful southern coast of England

Hiking the beautiful southern coast of England

We hopped a south-bound train from London and enjoyed a beautiful coast and cliff walk between Seaford and Eastbourne, Sussex.
#52hikechallenge2018 week 5

January 26, 2018

Hiking down memory lane

Hiking down memory lane

A warmish day in January on a familiar Appalachian Trail conjured up loads of memories of hikes from the past. #52hikechallenge2018 Week 4

January 20, 2018

Chasing Waterfalls in Yosemite

Chasing Waterfalls in Yosemite

With only 3 days to explore Yosemite National Park, we focused on seeing some of the USA’s prettiest waterfalls.

January 14, 2018

Pinchot State Park, York County

Pinchot State Park, York County

It is ironic that I can bushwhack my way to camp in the middle of the Raggeds, but I get lost every time I trek in Pinchot State Park! #52weekchallenge2018 week 3

January 8, 2018

Pole Steeple via the Appalachian Trail

Pole Steeple via the Appalachian Trail

Our hike to and from Pole Steeple was brutal, not because of elevation, weather or terrain, but because we had 4 very energetic dogs who did not want to walk on a leash. #52hikechallenge2018 Week 2

January 3, 2018

The 1st Hike of 2018

The 1st Hike of 2018

As has been our tradition for the past several years, my husband, dogs and I kicked off the new year with a hike.  Monday’s hike also served as the first of the 52 Hike Challenge. #52hikechallenge2018 week 1

December 30, 2017

#52hikechallenge2018

#52hikechallenge2018

I just registered for the #52hikechallenge2018 to stay committed to weekend hiking during the winter months. Join me!

September 30, 2017

A view from the trail – Dr. Seuss style

A view from the trail – Dr. Seuss style

This blog was inspired by an AT thru-hiker in Georgia. Thank you, Eden, for encouraging me to slow down and look around.

September 26, 2017

Too much of a good thing?

Too much of a good thing?

Is an adventure still an adventure if you do it all of the time? Is there such a thing as too much hiking or too much time on the Appalachian Trail?