Camping cabins can be a great alternative when traveling or for a camping trip—even if your family already has a tent or pop-up camper like we do. The idea behind a camping cabin is: you have four solid walls and a roof, and bunks to sleep on. You don’t have to set up a tent … Keep reading…
While regular exercise is great for all our body’s systems, let’s focus on why your brain loves exercise. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist from South Africa. She wrote an article called “Your Brain Loves Exercise” that I want to pull from. (Dr. Leaf has some fascinating material that shows how our thought life directly … Keep reading…
Snowshoeing on hiking trails is a super workout and one of the best ways to enjoy winter. We’ll cover a few specific trails in Minnesota in this post. But you can apply the idea to anywhere that has great snow and great hikes. Chances are your favorite summer trail in the north or in the … Keep reading…
Mount Josephine is just 5 miles from the US/Canada international border. The hike to its summit is one of the most beautiful in the state. It’s not one you’ll want to miss if you’ll be in the Grand Marais/Grand Portage area. Why You’ll Love the Mount Josephine Hike IT’S CHALLENGING. If you start at the … Keep reading…
For many of us, moving into autumn means moving into cold weather. That doesn’t have to mean hibernation!! I’ve found there are two major factors in not retreating indoors during cold weather. How to Not Retreat Inside when the Weather turns Cold The first factor is pictured in the photo above: Get Excited about it! … Keep reading…
The Popo Agie Falls hike in Sinks Canyon State Park (just outside of Lander, Wyoming) is proof you don’t have to be in the more famous mountain ranges to enjoy great hiking and beautiful scenery. First, let’s get the pronunciation right: Popo Agie is a Crow Indian word that’s pronounced: “Puh – Po Shuh.” Yep, … Keep reading…
I’ve been going back and forth along Lake Superior’s North Shore since 1987, and I finally discovered the beautiful hike to Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park. I can’t believe it took me this long! Not only is it one of the most scenic hikes along the Shore, it’s short enough to do in an … Keep reading…
The wild edible berries covered here are found in the Midwest of the US, since that’s where I live. There are so many others, too, but this will get you going on some great snacking options when hiking and camping. Edible wild berries are wonderful to add to cereal, yogurt, pancakes and desserts. If you … Keep reading…
Some of my very favorite wildflowers are the tiny-but-tough alpine flowers that only the privileged few who hike up into the high altitudes get to see. They always makes me feel grateful for such an opportunity! There are others, though, that are just as beautiful and easier to access. I especially tend to notice the … Keep reading…
LL Bean’s Vista Trekking Shorts are my all-time favorite shorts for outdoor activity, bar none. Here’s why: Why These Shorts are So Great I have three pairs of these shorts now in three different colors. I can’t recommend them highly enough. They’re… SO COMFORTABLE—The nylon material has a bit of spandex in them that make … Keep reading…