This is a view I never got sick of seeing on walks in Alaska! The mountains are a gorgeous backdrop. I love everything about going for a walk. I like the views, the sounds of birds chirping, the silence of the forest, the fresh air all around me and the health benefits every step of … Read more
A Guide to Safely Handling Animal Encounters in Nature Growing up in Alaska, we had to know how ot handle safety encounters with animals! I have seen my share of wildlife. I have been sized up by more bull moose than I can count. I think 5 is the most I saw on one urban … Read more
I am going to start this blog with what I think is a funny story. I am recently retired from the education field, but to work up to a better pension, I made sure not to use too many sick days as they could count towards time served. There were different levels of what you … Read more
Day Hiking Trips for Beginners: My favorite activity to do is hiking. I think about it all the time. I am not hardcore by any means. I am just your your avergae gal on the trail enjoying life. I wanted to write the Day hiking trip for beginners blog as I haven’t been hiking long … Read more
This is the lake near my house that we skate on all winter in Alaska! Ice skating is a fantastic way for women to boost their physical and mental well-being. Gliding across the ice brings me sheer joy. I hope you can find the fun skating. This activity offers many health benefits. My favorite place … Read more
I love all of my memories of bike riding as a kid. We would go out for hours on trails and roads with no helmets or a care in the world. I was a child of the 80’s and it was pretty rad. Being the youngest of 5 kids, I got a lot of hand-me-down … Read more
The Mental Health Benefits of Outdoor Activities I don’t know about you, but I have many roles in my life such as a mom, wife, educator, dog mom and more. I for sure need time away to recharge. For me, this is heading outdoors. I rarely feel guilty for taking time for myself. I understand … Read more
Growing up in Alaska, I have skied for almost as long as I have walked! Every weekend was dedicated to a small ski town and a huge mountain in Girdwood, Alaska. I was on a ski team, but never a serious racer. Skiing is such a fun and social event. I have lots of memories … Read more
There are so many wonderful things I could say about snowshoeing! Unlike some winter sports that require specialized skills, snowshoeing is relatively easy to pick up, making it accessible to everyone! Snowshoeing, a timeless winter activity rooted in the necessity of traversing snowy landscapes. It is a fantastic way to stay active during the colder … Read more
Look at how much snow there is! We were creating or own path! I had to take off my skis to get back up! Cross Country Skiing is SUCH good exercise! I think I love cross country skiing as much as I love hiking. In junior high I joined the team and we could literally … Read more