Introducing "Team Rain or Shine!" I am incredibly proud of this fierce group of women. This was their first time backpacking and the weather decided to give them a little taste of everything. Day 1 was 83°F, and when you are carrying 30lbs+ on your back and walking...
It's been nine long months since my girls and I have been on trail together. Life got a little crazy for everyone in the second half of last year, but we finally found our way back to the trail together. We've been hearing about the Suwannee section of the Florida...
Feeling good and ready to tackle more of the Florida Trail! Even though we encountered some not-so-ideal trail on our first day, we pushed through with smiles and a lot of laughs. The trail will not always be in perfect condition, but you don't come out here for...
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 embark on a 5 day hike on the Arizona Trail, but we needed to test our...
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 from the fresh water springs of Crystal River and the boggy marshlands of the Green Swamp.
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...
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...