by Paty | Mar 14, 2019 | The Great Outdoors, The South
Arkansas is not a place you’ll hear most people raving about. It’s not a beach destination. There’s no spectacular mountain ski resorts. Just mention an upcoming trip to the Ozarks, and some people instinctively cringe. I was no exception to this...
by Paty | Mar 11, 2019 | Day Hikes, HP blogs
I never expected to be a state highpointer. Heck, until 2018, I didn’t even know highpointing was even a thing! But now I’m carefully balancing on that tightrope between intrigue and obsession. Let me back up a bit and explain what the heck I’m...
by Paty | Mar 8, 2019 | The South, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #7 Date Visited: March 7, 2019 Route Taken: Driskell Mountain Trail (main trail) and False Mountain Trail from the Mt. Zion Church – 1.8 miles (roundtrip) Type of Terrain: Moderately easy dirt trail coupled with a mostly flat,...
by Paty | Mar 4, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Gear
For my 12th birthday, my parents decided to get me contact lenses. This gift was a total game changer for me. Up until that point, I was just the nerdy tween girl with glasses. But, I really liked being outdoors. I loved swimming, and horseback riding, and so many...
by Paty | Feb 26, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Gear
Hunger Logic – If I stare into my food bag long enough, something tasty has to appear right??Answer: Nope. You packed what you packed. Don’t be such an idiot next time. During my recent shakedown hike on the Lone Star Hiking Trail (or LSHT), I...
by Paty | Feb 20, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Hiking
Many class of 2019 Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hikers are currently obsessing over gear right now. With only a few months left before hitting the trail, everyone seem to be fretting. Every blog or YouTube channel is publishing content about lighter hiking gear, better...
by Paty | Feb 11, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
What gear do you plan to pack to ensure you have a safe rim-to-rim (R2R) hike of the Grand Canyon? There’s an endless list of items you to consider. But, you’ll probably need to strike a careful balance between being prepared and carrying too much...
by Paty | Feb 5, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
How long does it take to complete a rim-to-rim (R2R) hike of the Grand Canyon? In terms of distance, it’s only between 21-24 miles, depending on which route you take. So, with sufficient planning and training, this hike can certainly be done in a single day. But...
by Paty | Jan 28, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
In my last post, I discussed many of the pros and cons of hiking the Grand Canyon NOBO versus SOBO. This post is a continuation of that topic, but takes a more in depth look a the two different trails you can use at the South Rim and which might be better for your...
by Paty | Jan 21, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
Are you wondering which direction is best for hiking the Grand Canyon? Or why it is that so many rim-to-rim (or R2R) hikers start at the South Rim and go northbound? If you read my earlier blog posts, then you already know I hiked the Grand Canyon in both directions...
