August 27, 2018

Hiking in the rain – a personal reflection

Hiking in the rain – a personal reflection

Hiking in the rain is like navigating the storms in our lives. A recent wet hike provided me with time to think about my life’s challenges

August 13, 2018

Trail etiquette: tips for hiking

Trail etiquette: tips for hiking

Are you new to hiking? Here are 7 trail etiquette tips to improve the hiking experience for you and others.

April 3, 2018

Gunpowder Falls, Maryland: a great park for day hikes

Gunpowder Falls, Maryland: a great park for day hikes

Try these 3 day hikes in Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hereford County, Maryland. Enjoy 20 miles of trails, lovely views of water, 3,600 acres of woodlands.

March 4, 2018

Winter Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter hiking to Emerald Lake and Alberta Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park is magical: 44″ of snow, frozen lakes and bright sunshine.

February 26, 2018

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

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

Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you should skip your trail hike! Use these tips to stay safe and warm.

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 en route to Center Point Knob

Hiking down memory lane en route to Center Point Knob

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!