Hiking
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Life with an Engineer, Volume 2
A few months ago I wrote the post Life with an Engineer, describing life as the wife of a critical thinking, logical, and analytical engineer. I heard “I know what you mean!” and “My husband is…
- Field Fashion Friday, Glamping, Glamping Gear, Hiking, Hiking Gear, Hunting, Hunting Gear, What to Wear
Field Fashion Friday: Cute Backpacks
I’m an advocate for organizing gear in bags that stand ready-to-go in your closet. Below are some good options for these “Go bags,” all from Nordstrom.com. A few things to look for in…
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Holly Reports on Her Grand Canyon Adventure
In honor of her birthday, and in honor of the great outdoors, today I’m interviewing my dear friend Holly about her recent trip to the Grand Canyon. Before we start, I want to…
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Ranger Grace Teaches Us a Thing or Two
This summer my niece Grace became a National Park Service Junior Ranger! As her outdoor-loving aunt, and a former Junior Ranger myself, I couldn’t have been prouder. The park service must have a…
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Trail Report: Gorgeous Day on the Greenbelt
Welcome back from the holiday, everyone. I needed an extra cup of coffee this morning to get going. Why does the first day back from a holiday always have to be so hard?…
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5 Great Day Hikes in the Austin Area
The 4th of July is a great excuse to get outside and enjoy this beautiful country of ours. For those of you in the Austin area, here are my favorite places to get…
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How to Spot Poison Ivy
Being able to identify poison ivy is a handy skill to have, regardless of whether you ever find yourself out in the wild. This evening, on our nightly walk around our neighborhood in…
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Field Fashion Friday: Highlights of the North Face Sale
Usually, the only sale I comb through with this much attention is the Nordstrom Half Yearly, but the North Face has just put their goods on major discount across several sites (like REI.COM…
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Fooling the Unfoolable
Confession: I love a good prank. Outside of Christmas and the 4th of July, April Fool’s day may be my favorite holiday. My only hangup is that I am a terrible liar. My…
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A Glimpse of the Divine at Garden of the Gods
One of the highlights in the Colorado Springs area is Garden of the Gods, a registered National Natural Landmark (say that ten times fast) and the home of majestic rock formations jutting up…
