Hiking, camping, and survival skills for women and their adventure dogs.
For my 40th birthday I took a road trip to Louisiana to drive the Creole Nature Trail and camp on Rutherford Beach. I’m a nature photographer and always looking for new places to explore, and this trip was so much fun! Of course I had my Catahoula mix, Hemingway, along…
A good first aid kit is essential if you love outdoor adventures. I’ve always been in the build-your-own-kit camp. You can often curate higher-quality supplies and save money by assembling it yourself. But now I think the best first aid kit for outdoor adventures is made by SurviveX. Hear me…
My home state of Georgia has so many beautiful state parks and most of them are very dog-friendly. Whether you are looking for some coastal vibes, lake views, or mountain trails, Georgia has you and your trail buddy covered. Here are what I consider five of the best dog-friendly hikes…
M and I recently escaped with Hemingway for an overnight backpacking trip in Western North Carolina. The leaves have just barely started to turn, there’s goldenrod and gentian everywhere, and it was a much needed break for both of us. Black Balsam Knob is a popular spot on the Art…
I’ve been using a picnic blanket on my day hikes for years, and although I loved my old blanket it is really bulky. When I saw the Matador pocket blanket (#sponsored) at REI, I knew it was time for an upgrade! I was a little skeptical at first because the…
Gluten free freeze dried meals are definitely the easiest thing to throw in my pack for a trip in the backcountry. They are also great to keep on hand at home for emergency preparedness! Whether you are backpacking, camping, or weathering a power outage at home, here are some readymade…
Feeling overwhelmed about emergency preparedness? Start with a 72 Hour Emergency Kit. This type of kit has everything you need to shelter in place or evacuate at a moments notice. It contains everything you need to weather three days of an emergency. I have one kit for myself and one…
It’s National Preparedness Month! If you’ve been meaning to put together a 72 hour emergency kit or figure out what you’d do if a natural disaster happened where you live, September is the perfect month to buckle down and get it done. Build a kit for National Preparedness Month Packing…