Adventuring off the beaten path
In the fall of 2022 I embarked on, what seemed at the time, a grand adventure as well as a bit of a crazy idea. I'd head west solo, driving from Minnesota to the southwest U.S. to visit family and friends. Nearly 2,000 miles in four days. Four days of 8+ hours of driving. It's … Continue reading Big Adventure : Road Trip West Pt. 1
#12 of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Bjorkland Trail, Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the … Continue reading Backpacking Weekend : Take a Friend
#4 of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the tribes and … Continue reading Winter Adventures : Ahead of the Big Storm
#38 of my 2021 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Prairie Loop, Hiking Club and Villa Maria Loop Trails, Frontenac State Park This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more … Continue reading November 2021 : Long Awaited Hikes
#34 of my 2021 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Pike Island Trail, Fort Snelling State Park This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and changing communities. To learn more about the tribes … Continue reading Beloved Trail : New Companions