Recently I realized how horrible tick-borne diseases are. Two weeks age, my dog quickly lost his sight. I took him to the vet, and he got diagnosed with two active tick-borne illnesses. This was a nasty wake up call to how horrible tick diseases are. It reminded me to take tick bites and preventative measures […]
I am very happy that I have finally found my favorite sun protection gear. I have very sensitive skin on my face, so keeping it out of the sun is a must. The products listed below have revolutionized my ability to comfortably be outside in the sun. Read on to find out what has worked […]
I’m going to share my favorite day hiking gear. Everyone has favorites. Usually, I find new favorites from reading about other peoples’ favorites. Read on to find out what my favorites are. Check out the links. Maybe you will find something new that you grow to love. These have a variety of price points. Just […]
Lower Bear Trail is a hidden gem in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The trail is definitely worth checking out next time you are in town. Read on to find out more. And forgive me for the terrible angle on the photo above. Good grief; I should know better! Reasons to Try Lower Bear Trail First, the […]
Forest Ferns are all over the woods. They always remind me of some sort of a magical place. Ferns usually grow low to the ground. In other words, they provide a variable carpet of green. Read on to find out some interesting facts about ferns. Characteristics of Forest Ferns Forest ferns do not have flowers. […]
Jeremy’s Run is a nice, long hike in the Shenandoah National Park. It’s about two hours from Northern Virginia, making it a doable day hike. Read on to find out more. Hike Options There are a couple of hiking options for Jeremy’s Run. All Trails describes a 12.7 mile loop. It hikes the ridge to […]