I had to go on a snowshoe adventure this morning to collect some fresh juniper berries to complete my Thanksgiving meal. It was time to brine my first turkey and nothing says happy Thanksgiving like foraging for fresh ingredients. My mycophagist cousin is bringing a lovely freshly foraged morel mushroom soup for the big family …
It was so cold last night my bones were aching. I have a bad back and issues with both my hips and I had hiked close to thirty miles in the last three days but I had kept my pack light. I simply did not understand why my body was so achy. As I tried …
Here in America we take for granted how safe and privileged we are. Today as we pre-made thanksgiving goodies; custard berry pies and sweet potato scones we watched our president once again swear that to the best of his knowledge Isis is not to be worried about. Go ahead and travel, enjoy this day with …
Adventures on the Whitney Trail and a recipe for Camp Fire Sloppy Joe Stuffed Bell Peppers This is why we crawl out of our warm sleeping bags at three a.m. It’s to watch the sun rising above the trees in our dark camp ground. As we quickly enjoy our morning coffee in the dark, head …
I was down at the beach a few weeks ago and I was freezing. It was getting into the evening hours and Nordstrom was having their phenomenal anniversary sale and fall was slowly approaching any ways, so I thought maybe I will buy a sweater. Before I continue this story you should probably know that …