I awoke earlier than I generally prefer this morning. That's how mornings go when I'm meeting up with my newish friend who's leading this hike today (our Fearless Leader, I'll be referring to her as "FL"). She's a morning person. I am not. And that's why I'm currently finishing my second Monster for the day... Continue Reading →
6.5.22 I didn't sleep well last night. Partly, this was due to the fact that I never sleep well when I have to sleep on the ground, and partly it was due to the fact that my dumb ass didn't think to bring a pillow knowing I would be sleeping on the ground. Shooter and... Continue Reading →
Kayaking to Pirate's Cove at Summersville Lake
Hiking the Ansted Rail Trail to Mill Creek Falls, with a couple of other misadventures thrown in.
My quest to explore 500 North Carolina waterfalls
How to find all the cool hikes you see on Instagram.
What happens when you decide to say Yes to adventure, instead of sticking with your routine or plans?
This review was originally published for thetrek.co on July 16, 2018. See original article here: Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag 45-Degree Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy 45-Degree Sleeping Bag Basic specs Brand: Therm-a-Rest Product Name: Space Cowboy 45-degree Sleeping Bag Weight: 19oz (regular length) Packed size: 7in x 10in MSRP: $139.95 Circumstances of Review I was really excited when I first... Continue Reading →
This post was inspired by the Out There Podcast episode "In the Name of Love" “How did this happen?” I ask myself as I finish packing up his things and give his dog a scratch under the chin. “He” is my ex-boyfriend, since last night anyway. Twelve hours ago, around midnight, he came home from... Continue Reading →
via Backpacking Just Because — She Explores: Women in the Outdoors ——— I read this article from She Explores today entitled “Backpacking Just Because” and it really struck a chord with me. It’s about choosing to backpack long-distances because you want to, without some grand purpose in mind. I think it resonated so deeply with... Continue Reading →
Still She Roams 