On a recent visit with a friend, we ventured out to Calhan, Colorado to hike Painted Mines Park. This interpretive park is in the opposite direction of most things in Colorado Springs, you will need to leave town and go east to Calhan. I’m really great at getting lost and with the help of my [...]
Tag: Hiking
Hiking with Dogs
One of the best investments I ever made in hiking gear, besides good hiking boots, was a backpack for my dog. Asher has a Ruffwear Approach Pack, at least I think that is what he has it's an older model. collapsable bowls- with at least 2 cups of food + treats because yum and [...]
February 2018 | Impact Day | Red Rock Canyon Open Space
This is my first season as a Wild Keeper and I couldn't be more excited! Initially I planned to join the group clean up at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, but as Impact day grew closer I realized I didn't want to be driving and going that far in a potential snow storm. Instead, I [...]
National Park Series | Lava Beds National Monument | California
I picked to include this park just after we visited which was a good idea at the time of scheduling this post but led to a very long post...so enjoy! Lava Beds NM is in North Eastern California, it's secluded and serene. It's been a National Monument since 1925, it's one of the earliest and [...]
3rd Annual Prairie Creek Redwoods 5K Race 2016
This was our 3rd year attending the Prairie Creek Redwoods Race in Orick, CA. This year we were a bit more out of shape and hadn't been to the gym in a while so we opted for walking the race, which was fine by us. We finally got to really enjoy the views and scenery [...]
September Fun- Kendra’s California Trip Part 1
Kendra arrived a few weeks ago and we did a lot. After picking her up, drinking some wine and calling it a night. The next day we started her trip going to Yosemite National Park as we wanted to try to avoid the crowds. (this only partly worked) Even though the falls didn't have any [...]
2nd Annual Prairie Creek Run in the Redwoods 5K
Last year, this was not only the first time they held the Prairie Creek 5k/Half Marathon but it was also the first race I ever ran. This year we returned to run it again. (Here is last year's post) My NikePlus App has trouble keeping up with me on the densely covered trail around the [...]
Run in the Redwoods Inaugural Race 2014
Well, I did it. I ran my 1st 5K race. My goal was to run the 3.1 miles in 35 minutes, as I was sort of comfortably running it in 40 minutes, when I was training with Asher leading up to the race. I ran it in 34 minutes and Travis ran it in 41 [...]
Hiking through Life
Life is like a hike. You can either get up and get going early for a long day or you can stay where you are. It takes a brave person to start the hike and an even braver one to keep going. Sometimes when you think you have reached the rim you have merely stumbled [...]
Hiking the Crags
My life is in a state of completely unknown. Hubby is actively seeking a job, our 2 PT jobs won't pay rent for another month and we are now without healthcare. {PS hey congress go back to work please} The only things keeping me sane are my library books {Homeward Bound by Emily Matcher and [...]
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