Today kicked my ass! I tired to knock out as many miles as I could on Segments 2 & 3 since they have the least amount of elevation gain and they’re known to be a little boring compared to the rest of the trail. I still think it was beautiful! The first 7 miles were great! Most of it was uphill, but I started at 6am so it was cool and I was ready to go! The following 3 miles were a little more difficult since the sun was coming up and there was little shade.
Well, at least I’m going to try 😉 What is the PCT? The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650 mile hike from Mexico to Canada. It spans the deserts of Southern California, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevadas, and the forests of Northern California, Oregon and...
Panther Point Trail at Marshall Hampton Reserve is one of Polk County’s hidden gems. Located just across Lake Hancock from Circle B Bar Reserve, this park offers a similar hiking experience with far less crowds. Another plus is that it opens at 6am so you can hike the...
Last weekend was yet another moment where I had the opportunity to break out of my “I can’t do that because…” mentality. My heart has been craving a good hike for months now, but I live in one of the flattest states in the country. Don’t get me wrong, I love the...
Leave it to our awesome city to turn a water treatment center into a beautiful park for all of us to enjoy! Se7en Wetlands is Lakeland’s newest park located on the south side of town near Mulberry. The Grand Opening on April 14th was a wonderful celebration of the...