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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...
One of the many great things about the 365 MC group is being inspired to try new adventures. Everyone makes them all look so easy (deceptively so). How did they make that look so easy? The simple answer is preparation. Preparation can include researching your...
When you are hiking a long hike or in the back country, what is one of the heaviest items you carry? Water! You can’t even pay more to get “ultralight” water like you can for most other gear. Each liter of water you carry weighs 2.2 pounds. I...
Welcome to my introduction of the Olympic National Park. Facts first - Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Originally designated as Mount Olympus National Monument in 1909 by President Theodore Roosevelt, it was re-designated...
I’m a backpacker. I’m a hiker, cyclist, bikepacker, paddler, and all around Badass Adventure Woman! Also, according to my recent test results, I’m an asthmatic with a heart issue - a heart issue that won’t get better but will probably get worse, that impacts my...