by Paty | Sep 7, 2021 | Oregon Coast Trail, West Coast
The Oregon Coast Trail (or OCT) is not your typical backcountry thru-hike. In fact, some might hesitate to call the OCT a trail at all. This walking route down the Oregon coast strings together existing hiking paths through forests and headlands, adds in long...
by Paty | Sep 4, 2021 | Rockies, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #43 Date Visited: September 2, 2021 Route Taken: North Elbert Trail – 8.8 miles miles round-trip from the trailhead. (NOTE: The trailhead was closed for construction when I visited in September 2021, so I had to park near...
by Paty | Aug 28, 2021 | Day Hikes, West Coast
When you move to a new town, you have a whole slew of mundane tasks to endure. You’ve got to figure out which grocery store has the best selection of produce. And what day the trash and recycling needs to be at the curb. Plus, you need new doctors and dentists...
by Paty | Aug 18, 2021 | Northeast, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #42 Date Visited: August 17, 2021 Route Taken: Van Hoevenberg Trail from the ADK Loj/High Peaks Info Center – 15.8 miles (round-trip) Type of Terrain: Forested trail with lots of rocks, roots, and boulders. The final...
by Paty | Jul 20, 2021 | Oregon Coast Trail, West Coast
The Pacific Northwest is well known for its robust craft beer scene. They’ve got locally grown hops with cool names like Chinook, Cascade, Glacier, or Willamette. There’s hundreds of nano- and microbreweries. Plus, there’s so many different new and...
