A good friend of mine is currently training to hike the John Muir Trail this summer and has committed to camping or backpacking every weekend until her start date in August.
Throwback: Memorial Day Weekend Roadie
1,543 miles spending 4 days and 4 nights wandering 2 states, exploring 3 state parks, 1 national park and a quick overnighter in Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Backpacking in the San Juan Mountains
Over Labor Day weekend, three friends and I took a road trip to Colorado for an extended weekend of backpacking to some of the most amazing alpine lakes in the San Juan mountains!
Lovin’ Lately: Advanced Elements Kayak
It is without doubt that I very much enjoy backpacking to alpine lakes. It’s pretty much all I live for during the warm summer months!
Lovin’ Lately: Women’s Vie Activewear
As an avid hiker, comfort and support are two main qualities I seek when on the lookout for my next hiking outfit, and thanks to Vie Active, I have no problem finding not only those qualities, but apparel that is designed for performance AND is cute too!
Backpacking Channel Islands: Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of seven that make up the Channel Islands. Located 20 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara county, this national park is a backpacker’s dream!
Wander Washington: 10-Day Road Trip
Summertime in the mountains mean longer days, alpine lakes, mosquitoes bites and no road trip is complete without a little misadventure.
Backpacking Big Pine Lakes in Eastern Sierra
Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail is located in Inyo National Forest on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada and is a pretty popular area known for day hiking, camping, fishing and backpacking.
Backpacking Duck Pass Trail to Pika Lake
Duck Lake Trail in the John Muir Wilderness is a popular trail that consists of alpine lakes, mountain views, wildflowers and a decent climb for a day hike or even an overnight backpacking trip.
Lifestyle Challenge: My Happi-NessA Project
The month started off a little rough. I knew I wasn’t happy. I knew I wanted to make a change. And I knew what needed to be done. So I did it.
Late Fall Southwest Desert Roadie
When a friend asks you to go explore some of America’s Southwest deserts you don’t question the reasons as to why you simply join in on the excitement and make it happen.
Lifestyle/Mental Health: Project Happiness 2019
December is a good month to brainstorm on what you want out of life, what to look forward to and set goals to works towards in the coming year.
Backpacking the Valley of Little Lakes
Trail so nice, I’ve hiked it, well.. several times this summer; twice backpacking and twice day hiking! Easy enough for beginner hikers with views that you don’t necessarily have to “work” for, although the hike is rated as “moderately strenuous” due to the elevation at the trail head,which is 10,000 ft.
5 Life Lessons Learned on the Road
Road trips do more than just get you to your destination. A road trip is a journey, and as with any journey, there are lessons to learn and mistakes to be made.
Backpacking Thousand Island Lake in the Eastern Sierra
When I first started hiking, I very much enjoyed going solo. I could hike my own hike, at my own pace and no one could tell me otherwise. I eventually wanted to experience what I’ve witnessed throughout the online hiking community, a random meet up.