Empowering Women Through Paddle Boarding Paddle boarding for women is gaining in popularity. After hiking, paddle boarding is my absolute favorite outdoor activity. Being out on the water is so peaceful and I enjoy watching all the bugs, birds and fish doing there thing. My favorite time is first thing in the morning when it … Read more
I have never considered myself a dog mom until I met my dog, Rocky. I am now a dog person. I haven’t gone as far as buying a shirt or a hat exclaiming my love for pooches, but I just might at some point. I get so much more exercise now that I have a … Read more
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