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If you were like me as a kid, you never put sunscreen on. I didn’t sit out to tan often and I never used baby oil when I did, but I rarely put on sunscreen. My approach was to get that first burn of the season, let that peel and then just keep getting...
A few years ago, a friend and I decided we wanted to hike Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. I found out the best way to get a permit for the hike was to apply for an overnight backcountry camping permit at Little Yosemite Valley. This meant getting all...
Have you ever heard of the 10 hiking essentials? No? Well, don’t feel alone.
Long term, short term & daily goals can all change in a blink of an eye. It was October of 2019 and I had set a goal of doing a Double (730 miles). By working in retail while wearing a step counter, walking on the ranch, along with hiking with friends, I was on...
I’m so tired. Not physically (because I just woke up), but mentally and emotionally, I’m exhausted. This has been such a tough year - in a series of tough years. There’s rampant political discourse, crazy inflation, insane heat, fires, and floods! How can I worry...
Now that spring is here, I think everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. I know I have plans for more hikes now that it’s not freezing outside. Of course, we're not alone in enjoying the warmer weather. Things such as birds, wildlife, pets and oh...