A very special place my husband had always wanted to take a lady before we met! Being here made all the oopsies worth it! Guestpost by Loral Pepoon (Honey) Today was kind of a crazy day on the trail. It seemed like we couldn’t get it together—and things kept going...
Using your arms with slightly bended knees leaning a bit forward are all ways to be better balanced on the trail! I (Loral) have always struggled with being a prone to tripping—even on a city sidewalk. When I first moved to Chicago years ago and got places...
Getting down to the roots of a thing Why do I love to hike? I get this question a fair amount—sometimes in the form of “Are you crazy?” That usually happens when I sleep on the ground by the fire in the snow or when I stay for three days in a downpour and don’t go...
Hiking the Volunteer Trail in Mt. Juliet The spot we chose for this bit of fun practice was Long Hunter State Park. We made our plan, packed the backpack and drove to 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076-4027. It is an easy trail that is about 11 miles long if you go...
Guestpost by Loral Pepoon Today I (Loral) would like to share some tips for ladies who are just starting on outdoor adventures, for those who want to get out there but haven’t yet, or for those of you who really don’t want to go on the trail at all—but your man does....
Sunset on Period Key—we try to work in a sunset every day on the trail. 1. Literally de-brief—we remove all clothing at the door and put them directly into the washing machine. This is a good practice that we didn’t always do. One time after a hike I was babysitting...
The Blue Bird Barn in Seven Islands Birding Park What? Those that know me well will wonder if I bumped my head. What's was wrong with me…was I really having a moment when I questioned going on a hike??!! Well, yes, I did. T.A.B.L.E. it, I thought: I’m too Tired It’s...
When I was a child, I spent every minute I could in the woods. As I have grown older it has become harder to find the time and less enjoyable to be in the woods with my sweetheart at home. So we started this journey to find what works for us and meets our yearnings...
I'm going to talk like we are brothers and sisters here because I'm not a bear expert—hope that is ok. I do know a few things and want to share. Bears are sooo rare! in Middle Tennessee—During dozens of hiking trips in Middle Tennessee I have never seen a bear....
4 lessons from that first trip Buy lightweight rain gear and always have it with you. We researched the weather like I had never done before. Before hiking with my honey, I just prepared for all weather and didn’t look at the forecast. But my Sugar melts in the rain...