I awake late in the afternoon, having slept all day despite not working last night. I'm recovering from my second bout with covid. I'm supposed to be heading out for a camping trip today, but I need to quarantine for two more days. At least I awake feeling refreshed, energized, and symptom free. I text... Continue Reading →
I really said I wasn't coming back to North Carolina this month, but here I am in North Carolina. I have an appointment to get my locks tidied-up in Knoxville on Sunday, so I was already going to have to be most of the way here. Additionally, I found out during my last visit that... Continue Reading →
Finn's Falls, Double Falls, and Upper Fern Creek Falls in New River Gorge National Park
The first 3 days of a 6 day adventure in New River Gorge National Park
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 →
Hiking the Ansted Rail Trail to Mill Creek Falls, with a couple of other misadventures thrown in.
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 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 