“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength” – Oprah Winfrey A while back I told you about my first hike up a mountain. That mountain was Mount Katahdin, in Maine. I received so much push back from people when I told them that was my plan. Katahdin is a big mountain. People said I was too much of …
The Azores is one of those yet to be discovered, off the radar, destinations with some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. The most well-known and most populated island, São Miguel, is most people’s first stop on their Azores journey. This island offers a little bit of everything, from great food, to beautiful vistas and great hiking, …
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Gandhi Are you looking for a more meaningful vacation? Maybe you want to give back or find another way to help nature, other cultures and wildlife. To leave the world better than how you found it. There are lots of options out there, touting …
“It feels good to be lost in the right direction.” – Anonymous As I stood misty eyed looking into the amphitheater in Bryce Canyon, I remembered how everyone kept saying that hiking all 5 of Utah’s National Parks on one trip was not easily done. Not unless you have multiple weeks to spend in the area. But most people do …
“Shadows mutter, mist replies; darkness purrs as midnight sighs.” – Rusty Fischer Don’t you find that when Hallowe’en comes around you unconsciously begin to prepare yourself to be scared? You even seek out opportunities to get your adrenaline pumping. Some people are really into haunted theme parks, haunted houses, or even just scary movies. But for those who like a …
“In every walk in nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir The moment I step into the cool, dampness of the woods I remember who I am. I wake up and come alive with the sounds of the birds chirping and the wind moving through the trees. Nature will teach you things if you are willing …
“When the pursuit of natural harmony is a shared journey, great heights can be attained.” – Lynn Hill In a world where we, as humans, have effectively taken over. Where no resource is left unscathed. Where other species are losing habitat, numbers, and food sources, I have to wonder, are we some sort of parasite? At the rate we are …
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Have you ever been stuck in a cubicle, or sitting in standstill traffic, and wished you could just get up and go for a long walk in the woods? Or been out on a day hike and wish you could just keep going, disappearing into nature …
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” – Anne of Green Gables Everyone knows Prince Edward Island for Anne of Green Gables and PEI muscles, but less people know it for its nearly empty white sand beaches and beautiful scenery. I lived in PEI for 7 years while I completed …
“No matter where I roam, Nova Scotia will always be my home.” – Unknown I was born and raised in Nova Scotia but it wasn’t until I was an adult that I visited the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. I had actually never spent time in Cape Breton, nonetheless the Cabot Trail. People always told me how beautiful …