Big Adventure : Road Trip West Pt. 2

I continued to take in the shifting landscape, now filled with mountain peaks in the distance and ranches along the highway.

Summer Adventure : A Rainy Indiana Hike

#22hike of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Mason Ridge, Low Gap Trail, Rock Shelter Loop and Tecumseh Trail, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Martinsville, IN This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Myaamia, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo). I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and … Continue reading Summer Adventure : A Rainy Indiana Hike

Summer Adventure : Rock Cut State Park

#25hike of my 2022 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Pierce Lake Loop, Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park IL This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo). I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our … Continue reading Summer Adventure : Rock Cut State Park

Summer Adventures: Return Visit

#20 hike of my 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Steinke Basin Loop and Johnson Moraine Trails, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI This hike took place on the traditional territory of the Sauk and Meskwaki, Myaamia, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of these peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant and … Continue reading Summer Adventures: Return Visit

Winter Adventures : Ahead of the Big Storm

#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