Tell us a little bit about yourself. I live in the same small Ohio town where I grew up. I’m a wife, mom, grandma, and friend. I work part time at the police department and I volunteer as a CASA-GAL, with a team that does outreach to people with addiction, and I...
Valerie HOPKINS
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Meet Laura!
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Oh gosh where do I start? I grew up in rural Western New York- about halfway between Buffalo and Rochester. I have 3 children: a 17-year-old daughter, a 13-year-old son, and an 8-year-old daughter. I currently am a teacher in the...
Let’s talk about Snakes!!
Just saying the word "snake" out loud is almost guaranteed to get a reaction - and it's very rarely a good one. Snakes have had a lousy reputation since time began, but is it warranted? I mean, they are pretty creepy looking, with those scales and that tongue thing -...
What’s new at Trail Folk Designs?
What’s new for Trail Folk Designs? Well most importantly, April has officially switched from Etsy to a personal website - hooray!!! There are many fun collaborations and new pieces coming out over the next few months so keep up to date by subscribing on the website...
Limits? We don’t need no stinking limits…
Do you see that picture? That was my pack for my first backpacking trip in 28 years. It weighed in at 70+ pounds - which is approximately 45 pounds heavier than my pack when I left to hike the Appalachian Trail years later. It was probably those 5! pairs of jeans that...
Meet Candi
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a retired RN, widow with 2 children and 3 grandkids. After my husband passed away, two neighbors got me interested in ebikes and hiking and I am hooked! Mike and I had hiked back in the 1990’s, but nothing compared to what I...