by Paty | Aug 30, 2018 | Day Hikes, Gear
Back in May 2017, I did a rim-to-rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon. I was astonished to see so many day hikers inside the canyon carrying absolutely NOTHING!! No bottle of water. No daypack. Nothing but the cotton t-shirts, cargo shorts, and athletic shoes they were...
by Paty | Aug 27, 2018 | Cycling, Northeast, The Great Outdoors
Although many of our adventures revolve around hiking or fishing, we also enjoy taking the bikes our for a spin too. The sunny summer weather during our recent trip to Acadia National inspired us to get out and explore the park in different way. And with 45 miles of...
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...
by Paty | Aug 15, 2018 | Northeast, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #2 Date Visited: August 12, 2018 Route Taken: Tuckerman Ravine Trail from the AMC Pinkham Notch Lodge (8.2 miles roundtrip) Type of Terrain: This trail includes steep trails and rock scrambling near the summit. The trail gains...
by Paty | Aug 13, 2018 | Canada, The Great Outdoors
If you’re kayaking in an insanely popular summer spot, getting it all to yourself would seem to be impossible. However, sometimes the early bird gets the worm. And our Sunday morning kayaking in Jacques Cartier National Park was an outdoor lover’s dream. Jacques...
by Paty | Aug 11, 2018 | RV Life
I’ve always recycled. This little habit of mine started when I was just a kid. In the 1970s and 1980s recycling wasn’t as common – or as easy – as it is nowadays. I know my parents were outliers though. They always recycled, grew food in their own...
