ESCAPING THE FLATWOODS We slept in, moseyed around camp, ate breakfast and genuinely relaxed before heading out for another try at finding Bork Falls at ground level. We made it back across the creek and to the parking lot. This time though, with no other vehicle there, we noticed a narrow trail off the left … Continue reading NEVER GIVE UP
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. Â 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
THE FIRST OF MANY HIKES
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST HIKE? Sika is our puppy / adventure dog! She has already been paddling down the river with us and today she shared the trail with us for her first hike. We started her off with a short 3.2 miles and she rocked it! She loves being out there and we … Continue reading THE FIRST OF MANY HIKES
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
Has Hiking Ruined You? Are You A Dirtbag Hiker, Also?
Modesty, manners and appearance. Those words resonate politeness, discretion, and dressing appropriately for any occasion. Every day I strive to practice these characteristics that I want to be remembered by. But recently, I have come to the conclusion that this is not always possible.  Why? Because I fear hiking has ruined me.  It’s ruined my manners, my politeness and certainly the way I dress. It’s turned me into what we hikers affectionately call ourselves ~ dirtbag hiker or hiker trash.
Whenever I am on a long day-hike or a backpacking trip for a week, it’s like flipping a switch in my personal habits.  My manners, modesty and appearance pretty much go out the window. My trips usually entail a survival mode so I’m not really too concerned about fashion or being classy.  I can dress up pretty good when I want to.  But when I’m hiking, there’s a certain type…
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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
CHEAHA STATE PARK
SHORT TRAILS BUT EPIC VIEWS We headed north for a quick, four-day weekend trip. Alabama was where we dropped the pin at and started researching what we would go and do. Cheaha State Park it was. Due to how cold and wet it was going be over the weekend, we opted for the park motel over … Continue reading CHEAHA STATE PARK
