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The Florida Trail 〣 Ocala National Forest
Proud is an understatement. I had the privilege of leading four amazing women into the wilderness for a weekend of nature and pushing ourselves past our comfort zones. Later this year we will embar...
Lover’s Leap Trail 〣 Hot Springs, North Carolina
I just love how an area can looks so different in each season. We were in North Carolina this past October where we drove, hiked and explored the mountains as they were littered with the colors of ...
Discover the Real Florida at Hillsborough River State Park
If you’re looking for a hike in “the real Florida,” look no further than Hillsborough River State Park. The hiking trails skirt the edge of the Hillsborough River, a waterway born...
Alum Cave Trail 〣 A Hiker’s Week in North Carolina
Today is “Victory Hike” Day! We have built up to this all week and now it’s time to really push ourselves. It was the longest and highest hike(in elevation gain) that Grant’...
DuPont State Forest 〣 A Hiker’s Week in North Carolina
On day 4 it’s time to increase the difficulty! DuPont State Forest is busting with waterfalls, so my hope was that I could distract Grant from the distance by some cool scenes to look at and ...
Cherohala Skyway 〣 A Hiker’s Week in North Carolina
Today we decided to change it up with a new town, scenic drive and short hike. Our first stop in the morning was Bryson City. We arrived just as the sun was coming up and enjoyed breakfast at Mount...
Graveyard Fields 〣 A Hiker’s Week in North Carolina
It’s officially autumn and one of my favorite seasons to hike in the mountains! The leaves are changing, the air is crisp and the world is getting cozy. You can’t go wrong with North Ca...
Day 29 〣 Colorado Trail Journal
COMPLETED. I woke up at 2am and I was so excited about finishing the trail today that could not go back to sleep. I’m going to miss being in nature 24/7 and the simplicity of life out here, b...