Lately I have been doing less writing about the trail and more about skills I've learned as we prepare for our first thru hike. We are counting down the days until we hit the Superior Hiking Trail, so gear and food have been top of mind. Still staying as active as possible but MYOG (making … Continue reading 5 Gear Hacks and How to Lighten Your Load Without Breaking the Bank
Update on Hikers Rash and More Thru Hike Prep
The last two weeks have been kind of crazy, balancing work, family, making new gear, dehydrating food and a final shakedown on the Superior Hiking Trail with an amazing group of women. I plan to post on our trip prep soon, but am starting with an update on my previous post about Hiker's rash. It's neck … Continue reading Update on Hikers Rash and More Thru Hike Prep
Wheal n’ Flare! My Dance with Hiker’s Rash.
First, let me state what you should already know. I AM NOT A DOCTOR and ANYTHING that I recommend here is only based on my personal experience and you should consult your physician for anything medically concerning….not this blog. The being said, let’s talk about Hikers Rash aka Disney Rash, Golfers Vasculitis and Exercise … Continue reading Wheal n’ Flare! My Dance with Hiker’s Rash.
5 Things I Learned This Week
I usually write about trails and parks I've visited, but this week, I'm highlighting a few useful things that I learned off the trail. Each of these could probably be a post on their own. Last week I met the one and only Keith Myrmel, gave a Boy Scout a tampon to stick up his nose, … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned This Week
Crow Hassan Regional Park Group Hike
TRIP DETAILS LENGTH 17 miles of trails, we did 11.5 DIFFICULTY Easy, flat, sandy soil DATE July 7, 2018 MAIN FEATURES Horse trails, sunny prairies, forest, lake and river views. I'm experimenting with posting from my phone (via backyard hammock) for the first time so we'll see how this goes. Today's hike started early at Crow Hassan Regional Park … Continue reading Crow Hassan Regional Park Group Hike
MOOSE LAKE STATE PARK
TRIP DETAILS LENGTH 2 mile hiking club trail (can be increased to 6) DIFFICULTY Easy with rolling hills DATE July 4, 2018 MAIN FEATURES Sunny meadows, tall pine forests, swimming beach My morning started with cajoling my teenagers to come outside and play. It was too hot, they were too tired and they had friends to see. … Continue reading MOOSE LAKE STATE PARK
Part 2: The Mystery of …Forestville | Mystery Caves!
Welcome to part 2 of the Lake Louise/Forestville/Mystery Cave post! Here's part 1 in case you missed it! Perhaps no Minnesota State Park offers a greater variety of attractions than does Forestville /Mystery Cave State Park. The park is rich in both historical and natural resources including the 1853- 1910 townsite of Forestville, meandering blue- … Continue reading Part 2: The Mystery of …Forestville | Mystery Caves!
