I need bigger hiking boots…and flip flops…maybe I’ll just go barefoot. My feet are swelling and right now shoes of any kind are the bane of my existence right now. Plus, fun fact a lot of women that have babies wind up moving up a shoe size- so, I might need to find bigger hikingContinueContinue reading “Baby Blues and Hiking Boots”
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Wandering Sisters!
This weekend wasn’t long enough. For a couple reasons. One, my sister, P.J. flew up for the weekend- I wish I could have kidnapped her and kept her up here for a few more days… or a month…or a year… My sister! Checking out Norden Chute. Two, we had to pack a lot of stuffContinueContinue reading “Wandering Sisters!”
Best Laid Plans
Well… That didn’t go as planned. Also short boring post this week. The doctor appointment went well but we didn’t leave as early as we would have liked going to North Platte and then we didn’t leave North Platte until almost six and I had a dog that practically ran me over to get outsideContinueContinue reading “Best Laid Plans”
Bored…I’m Bored!!!!
Short post this week, sorry about that. Yeah…after that nine-day work week my weekend consisted of me doing laundry (only productive thing I did) and eating Oreos on the couch… Oh, and walking the dog. Our daily route… sometimes if there is no traffic I can pretend we’re out on a nature trail somewhere. Although,ContinueContinue reading “Bored…I’m Bored!!!!”
Day Hikes and Baby Wipes
After the “big” trip to Wildcat Hills… if you can call two days a big trip. It was back to the normal day to day show; with a few highlights! The baby shower was a blast! The theme was on point for me- camping/outdoors stuff! I loved the snack table and there was some adorableContinueContinue reading “Day Hikes and Baby Wipes”
A Jaunt at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
“Nebraska: Honestly, it’s not for everyone.” It’s a pun! Run! Wait…is it a pun? *shakes head in confusion, looks up puns, still unsure, continues to write anyways without finding out for sure if it is a pun* Honestly, Nebraska gets a bad rap. Before I came here for a job in 2014, I was oneContinueContinue reading “A Jaunt at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area”
Winter Bleeding into Spring, Happy Surprises, and the COVID-19 Quarantine
Well, there wasn’t much to write about as far as hiking goes. This winter I got sucked into my usual seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ‘meh’ phase. I find I love the snow (for the first few days) but I hate the wind and cold- then the snow becomes ridiculous. I’m short, the snow gets deepContinueContinue reading “Winter Bleeding into Spring, Happy Surprises, and the COVID-19 Quarantine”
… Worn out…
Have you ever been exhausted? Not just tired, not just blah. But totally exhausted to the point that you just don’t want to get out of bed? That’s the point I hit about two months ago. I’m finally back to just being tired and I’m slowly working towards being excited about things again. I’ve returnedContinueContinue reading “… Worn out…”
Pumpkins, Poems, and Pictures
Did it again… I slipped off the radar. In my defense, it has been a little busy in the grand scheme of things and I like sleep. Castiel And ILike Sleep INeed Sleep GIF from Castiel GIFs https://tenor.com/embed.js What I might do, since my well-laid plans seem to get shot to hell, is start writingContinueContinue reading “Pumpkins, Poems, and Pictures”
I’m alive… I think…
In belated Halloween fashion I’m channeling Young Frankenstein of all things. Yes, I’m alive- just tired and ready for a vacation from my vacation- which won’t happen until sometime next year. The photo with this post is from the honeymoon cruise- I didn’t want to leave the window- it was perfect for reading. Read theContinueContinue reading “I’m alive… I think…”
Where does the time go…
Ugh… I’m horrendous at staying on a schedule apparently. I had this dream of posting each week this summer… yeah right. Between work, working out, wedding planning, and trying to maintain a social life, add in gallbladder issues (which looks like surgery in my near future), I’ve forgotten some of my other plans for theContinueContinue reading “Where does the time go…”
Is it summer yet?
Sorry it’s been awhile folks. I’ve been drowning in Grad school, internships, work, and life in general. After some crazy weather and a blizzard in April, I’m finally out and about. It’s a glorious (late) spring edging into summer now. The prairie flowers are beginning to bud, the grass is growing, and the trees areContinueContinue reading “Is it summer yet?”
Winterfell (aka Nebraska)
I love winter. I just don’t like going out in it much since I’ve moved to Nebraska. In Missouri on a “cool” day I could still go out for a day hike and not worry about frostbite and hypothermia. Although, this year my home town is getting hit with cold weather and sub-zero windchill too.ContinueContinue reading “Winterfell (aka Nebraska)”
Return to the Rim
Aggghhh! Time has gotten away from me; between the New Year, graduate school, and work I’ve been swamped. I feel so bad I haven’t posted the last installment of the Grand Canyon adventure! Here is the final part of the story… 6’ish… I wasn’t paying to much attention to time… Cold. Blissful cold. If youContinueContinue reading “Return to the Rim”
Part Three: Interlude at Plateau Point
After descending more than 3,000 feet we arrived at Havasupai Gardens*, our home for the night. We paused to read a wayside sign about the area and the campground. A little orienting and we found our site. Havasupai Gardens; is a beautiful place. A perennial creek flows through the campground; I waded into the waterContinueContinue reading “Part Three: Interlude at Plateau Point”
The Wannabe Backpacker 