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...
by Paty | Aug 9, 2018 | Canada, Cycling, The Great Outdoors
During my morning trail run in the Parcs des Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere, I accidentally stumbled my way onto a paved path. The nearby signs indicated this was the Trans Canada Trail. I know about plenty of trails in North America. But I’d never heard of this epic one...
by Paty | Aug 6, 2018 | Canada, Day Hikes
I’ve wanted to hike in Jacques Cartier National Park ever since my sister-in-law told me about her experience there a decade ago. Her best story was peppered with the hilarity of her husband trying to carry their young daughter up a hill in one of those backpack...
by Paty | Aug 4, 2018 | Canada, The Great Outdoors
Quebec City is a fantastic city for outdoor lovers in the summertime. During our visit, we had the fortune of good weather and sunny days most of the trip. So, here’s our top 5 favorite ways to take advantage of Quebec’s sights. #1 – Take a stroll in Old...
by Paty | Aug 2, 2018 | RV Life
So many full-timers will tell you their #1 rookie mistake when they first started RVing. It was trying to travel too fast. Despite reading articles and listening to podcasts with tons of folks making this comment, we did it too. This got me thinking, “how fast is...
