During the time when the world shutdown at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic we saw some spectacular changes in our world. For the first time in a very long time the people of India could see the Himalayan mountains, where before they were blocked by smog. Wildlife were finding their ways back out of hiding and people became more …
Looking for something fun and adventurous to do with your loved one or even a close friend this Valentine’s Day? Don’t buy into the commercial, unsustainable product buying that Valentine’s Day has become. Have an adventure instead! These are my top picks for unique adventures to have together this Valentine’s Day 2021. And since it’s not snowing everywhere right now, …
Is hiking the 7 summits on your adventure bucket list? Mount Elbrus is one of the disputed of the 7 summits. Should it be on the list or not? Even if it doesn’t make the cut Mount Elbrus is still a formidable mountain and a challenge for any hiker. I am set to hike this mountain in the coming months. …
We all want to see the world and try the food. I mean that’s why you came to this blog right? But what about those times when you can’t travel? How many places in your community have you checked out? All the big ones? What about those places that don’t look like anything special? Have they pleasantly surprised you? That’s …
*This post contains affiliate links, so if you click a link and make a purchase you help support this blog! So, thank you! It warms my heart to see so many people becoming more conscious of the products they buy and the companies they support. More and more companies are beginning to produce products that are made from sustainably sourced …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click a link and make a purchase you are helping to support this blog! Let’s face it, it’s been a year. But with the challenges of this year the one ray of sunshine has been the reconnection with nature that has happened. More people are getting out into the woods, whether …
Sometimes after a hard hike, such as the Devil’s Path in New York’s Catskills, you want to treat yourself to something good. What better place to get some seriously good food than New York City? Just a 2-hour drive from the Catskill Mountains brings you a whole world of food options. These are my top 5 recommendations for affordable restaurants …
The High Peaks wilderness in the Adirondacks is some of the most pristine forest on the east coast of the United States. It is just one section, albeit the largest section, of the Adirondacks with thousands of visitors weekly all in search of the same thing. Big views and the ultimate bucket list goal of summiting all 46 of the …
When people head to the Adirondacks, and particularly the High Peaks region, they are going for the peak bagging. To hike those coveted 46 highest peaks, 36 of which are solely in the High Peaks wilderness. As those high peaks have gotten busier and busier. Once upon a time, the Indian Pass Trail was where it was at. It was …
*This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase you are helping to support this blog The fall is my favorite time of year to go camping. In the Northeast, the forest shows off with spectacular fall colors. It’s the perfect opportunity to get out into nature and explore. But how? The answer is, …