CHASING WATERFALLS

ESCAPING THE FLATWOODS It had rained the day before and predicted scattered showers for this day. We had a friend who was local to the area guiding us around. She had an itenerary planned. She met us at our campsite and from right there the adventure began.     The first two waterfalls were at … Continue reading CHASING WATERFALLS

MANTLE ROCK PRESERVE

As a continuation of the the epic road trip vacation, I stayed in Calvert City, Kentucky and was joined by my favorite outdoor enthusiasts - my husband and our dog. We tent camped at Kentucky Dam State Park, since Land Between the Lakes National Forest had no available reservations.  It was a quiet campground during the … Continue reading MANTLE ROCK PRESERVE

5 REASONS WE SECTION HIKE THE FNST

What is the FNST?  The Florida National Scenic Trail is a 1,300 mile, non-motorized trail that starts in the panhandle of Florida at the Gulf Islands National Seashore and stretches across and down the state to the Big Cypress National Park. Thru hikers have quite the adventure ahead of them along this trail.  Florida has some very … Continue reading 5 REASONS WE SECTION HIKE THE FNST

Gulf Islands National Seashore

HIKING TO THE BEACH! Driving into the area, we was once again eyeing the sand dunes and the natural beauty around us.  We have been here before to enjoy the beach.  This time though, we was here to enjoy a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail.  It is not just any section, it is … Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore

ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK

QUICK TRIP FOR SOME QUICK MILES #365MILECHALLENGE We decided to take a quick road trip over to Ichetucknee Springs State Park and get as much of the trails in as we could.  The parks are for the most part, the only areas with trails and no hunting during this time of the year.  As hunters … Continue reading ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK

5 REASONS WHY WE BACKPACK

Backpacking and hiking are the same...right?  Wrong! We shared our 5 reasons why we enjoy hiking, but they are not the same reasons why we like to backpack.  Backpacking takes us on extended hikes over multiple days with camping also included.  WIN WIN! Why would anyone want to fill a backpack with just enough gear … Continue reading 5 REASONS WHY WE BACKPACK