by Paty | Aug 25, 2018 | RV Life
When you live in a ordinary home, having someone come visit you for a week usually isn’t a big deal. In our case, we always lived in houses that were much bigger than we ever needed. We perpetually had an extra bedroom set up for friends and family. And they...
by Paty | Aug 23, 2018 | Day Hikes, Northeast
Acadia National Park was always on our short list of parks to visit. However, with such a large population in the Northeast, it’s not all that surprising that this park can get packed – especially in the brief summer season. The Popular Sights I don’t have...
by Paty | Aug 20, 2018 | Northeast, The Great Outdoors
My legs were pretty smoked in the days following our summit of Mt. Katahdin. Even with several weeks of conditioning under my belt, that hike was still a demanding endeavor. I didn’t feel too beat up the day we climbed the mountain. My knees were just a bit...
by Paty | Aug 18, 2018 | Gear
I am NOT an early adopter of technology. Most new technology is well past it’s mainstream “tipping point” before I elect to buy it or use it. Everyone else is running around gleefully exclaiming, “How did I ever live without this shiny new item?” While I’m...
by Paty | Aug 16, 2018 | Appalachian Trail, Day Hikes, Northeast
Mount Katahdin holds a special place in many long distance hikers’ hearts. Perhaps one reason is because it’s synonymous with the end of their Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It’s the revered finish line for 4 to 6 months of marathon...