I grew up in the woods and it’s where I feel most at home. I’d call myself a photographer, nature-lover, world traveler, bookworm, dancing queen, dog trainer, and parent to a charismatic golden (Griffin) and his trusty sidekick (Little Bear). At the end of 2015, we’ll be AT thru-hikers. I have a passion for life and all that it brings and find true joy in discovering my place in this world. We all choose what to make of our lives; I’ve decided to make mine an adventure!
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Thru-Turned-Section Hiking :: A Changing Dream
It has been about 3 months since I decided to leave the Appalachian Trail and end my thru hike. There hasn’t been a single day that I haven’t thought
8 Things You Do (hopefully) Only Once While Hiking The AT
Let me preface this by assuring you that this list is not exhaustive and that I have experienced each of them at least once. 1. Underestimate the
Two Dogs Becomes No Dogs :: Facing the Fear of Solitude in the Smokies
It's been a couple of weeks since my last post and encompassing two weeks out here in a post is so impossible. Similarly to my last post, amazing is
Mooch, The Camp Diva & Two Dogs on the AT
My first trail update is coming at you from the lovely Franklin, NC. I’m just about two weeks into my Appalachian Trail adventure and I am loving it.
Why We Hike
Why do we hike? Why do we adventure? Why do we take time away from our “everyday lives” to explore? Why do we move away from everything we know? Why
Adventuring With Dogs :: 4 Topics To Consider
Yes, I’m one of those crazy, do everything with your dog, kind of people who would decide to hike the Appalachian Trail not just with one, but both,
“She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans.” ― Kobi Yamada
It’s been awhile since I posted, my brain has been far too scattered to make tangible thoughts. I have about 12 to do lists and I spend so much time
The 15 Most Important Things I Have Learned From 2014 (and AT thru hike planning)… And What That Means For 2015 (and my AT thru hike)
1. Life is hard, crazy and beautiful. Life is an amazing journey, there’s no denying it. Instead of spending time and energy overanalyzing the
The Countdown & Dealing with Doubt
116 days until I set out to thru hike the Appalachian Trail and I continue to ask myself the question: What have I gotten myself into? I know I’m not
What Is A Bucket List?
We all have a bucket list, or at least a hazy outline in our minds, so we should know how to define one right? I thought I could, but then I really