Grand Canyon planning

One of my favorite things leading up to a backpacking trip is the planning portion!🦖 We pour over the maps, look at the trails, identify water sources, read reviews from others, etc.🥾 Then, of course, there’s the packing and repacking of my...

Communication is key

Motivation Monday: Communication is key… especially when it comes to hiking and backpacking. It’s important to communicate to those I hike with if I’m not feeling 100% or if I’m developing a blister on my foot… or if I am in need of...

She’s beauty

Some mornings when the alarm goes off at 4:30, I wanna toss my phone across the room. Lol Some mornings when the workout feels especially challenging, I’m reminded to think about my why. And that prompts me to take a moment to catch my breath, dig deep and keep...

Essential Oil: Orange

Nature is cathartic in so many ways. Every week, I am sharing an essential oil that can be used to bring nature to you… at home! Today, I want to share a little bit about orange essential oil. It can lift the spirit and also provide a calming influence in the...

Palmer’s chipmunk

This is called a Palmer’s chipmunk.  Check out my video here: https://youtu.be/ZmvTS88Rmdw According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Palmer’s chipmunks are found in cliff and forested areas at about 7,000 feet to 10,000 feet in elevation. We were greeted...

Raptor Ranch experience

On our way back from the Grand Canyon, we saw a sign for this place. It’s called Raptor Ranch. We immediately thought dinosaurs. haha We looked it up and learned it is a super cool place to learn about hawks and raptors. This is Justin. Justin is a Harris hawk....
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