Thankful For The Little Things
Whenever I venture into the outdoors I’m thankful for towering trees, craggy mountains, and glacier-blue lakes, but I feel the little things don’t get enough credit. With that said, on […]
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Napa: A Lot Of Wine, A Little Bike
Thirty is an important milestone to celebrate; a cumulative thirtieth birthday is cause for even more celebration and a trip to Napa! The four of us chicas have been friends since […]
Take A Hike!
Destination: Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail Loop Mileage: 5.1 miles Trailhead: American River Parkway – Watt Avenue Access ($5 parking fee) Elevation: 50 feet +/- Happy Take A Hike Day! Aspen and I celebrated […]
Folsom South Canal
I’ve been in search of decent-length bike paths close to home. Driving along Sunrise Boulevard between Grant Line Road and Highway 50 I kept spotting bikes along the canal. What […]
What’s In Your S’more?
Most of my adventure treats consist of sour gummy worms and instant cheesecake, but if there’s a campfire burning I like to see what I can add to my s’mores […]
Ansel Adams Wilderness: Parker Lake
Destination: Parker Lake Mileage: 4.2 miles round trip Trailhead: Parker Lake on June Lake Loop/CA-158 Elevation: 7,368 to 8,412 feet After a late Sunday start on our Eastern Sierra weekend we chose Parker […]
Ansel Adams Wilderness: Gem Lake
Destination: Gem Lake Mileage: 7 miles round trip Trailhead: Rush Creek on June Lake Loop/CA-158 Elevation: 7,200 to 9,190 feet Three years in a row – it’s officially tradition. Wildlife […]
Spork In The Trail: Backcountry Breakfast (for dinner)
I love breakfast for dinner. That doesn’t stop just because I’m toting a 30-something pound pack around in the woods. However, I was nervous to delve into this dish as I’ve only heard […]
Jenkinson Lake Loop
Destination: Jenkinson Lake Loop Mileage: 8 miles/9 miles for full loop Trailhead: Second dam on Mormon Emigrant Trail, south of Pollock Pines Elevation: 3,500 to 3,600 feet As a Labor […]
John Muir Trail Part Three: Muir Ranch to Woods Creek Junction
I had high expectations for this year’s John Muir Trail (JMT) section hike. A handful of folks told me it was the best section of the JMT and raved endlessly […]
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