My Worst Hike
Sweat, fear, anxiety… “DRINK, DRINK, DRINK, push forward, you can do this!” An inner-dialog played in my head as I struggled to take each step. By this point in my 22 day journey, I’d learned …
Month: March 2018
Blog Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer: This blog is not designed to act as a manual for outdoor recreation activities or environmental education standards. The content and opinions of this blog are based on my personal experience, education, and research, …
Backcountry Cooking, Part 1
Food is fuel, and you need fuel to power your adventure. Personally like to enjoy my fuel intake, but many ultralight backpackers are mainly concerned with the calories not the taste. On the other extreme …
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)
My BOW Story A little over three years ago I became the park naturalist at Lake Guntersville State Park in Alabama. This job allowed me to teach my passion for natural resources to all ages …
Shadow on the Trail
Warning cute animal photos and tips for hiking with dogs ahead… Hiking with dogs can be incredibly fun and rewarding, but there are several important things to consider when bringing your pup along for an …
Hiking 101
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” ~John Muir It’s time to start hiking, so read on for tips and information to help you get …