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2024-02-09 16:41
First, let me make this clear. Zpacks did NOT sponsor this post. This was bought with my own money. They have no idea I even exist, lol. What I am Reviewing Today, I am reviewing the new Zpa… Read More
2024-01-22 16:58
This is going to be a crazy year as we get ready to leave for the Appalachian Trail in February 2025. To add to the craziness, and because my trail sister can’t hold her horses, she an… Read More
2023-12-20 14:30
Well, we finally got to try out Jerry’s setup for backpacking with sleep apnea. We tested several different setups before heading out and finally decided on this one. I know there are… Read More
2023-10-13 13:00
This post is sponsored by PAKA Apparel. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing T… Read More
2023-10-12 14:23
We got to knock out Driskill Mountain, which is the Louisiana High Point, back in July of 2021 (yes, I am still trying to play catchup on posts). Date Visited: July 04, 2021Weather Condition… Read More
2023-10-02 15:23
Well, I finally got to knock out the Kentucky High Point. It only took me three tries to do so! Why three tries for such an easy high point? The first time I attempted to reach the Kentucky… Read More
2023-08-25 13:41
This post is sponsored by Bluetti. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing I was… Read More
2023-08-18 20:34
This post is sponsored by BODEGA. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing I was s… Read More
2023-08-14 16:28
Gear up, because it’s time for an announcement! We will be hiking the Greenbrier River Trail in September. I am itching to get back on a trail to do some backpacking and Jerry needs to… Read More
2023-08-11 17:31
First, let me assure you we are not sponsored by this brand (I’m sure they have never heard of us) despite this being the second review we have done for this brand of CPAP batteries lo… Read More
2023-08-04 19:42
This post and giveaway are sponsored by FlashlightGo. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I… Read More
2023-08-03 13:14
We got a chance to stop at the Smokey Bear Historical Park on our way to see the Very Large Array in New Mexico. Smokey Bear wasn’t just some made-up fictional animal that you remember… Read More
2023-08-01 13:52
For a quick summer trip, we decided to head to New Mexico for a short camping trip so Clayton could visit the Very Large Array. Now to be perfectly honest, I had no idea what these things di… Read More
2023-07-10 15:49
This made the third time we have been to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the past eight years. To say that we love it is an understatement. But, anytime we get a chance to go, we go! Natur… Read More
2023-06-28 13:11
Well, I guess after 15 years of having a Facebook account, it was bound to eventually happen. If you follow either my personal or business page on Facebook, you may be wondering why you have… Read More
2023-06-05 15:59
Ever wanted to hike up to a volcano or hike down into an ice cave? What if I told you that you could do both at the Bandera Volcano & Ice Cave in New Mexico? I stumbled upon this by chan… Read More
2023-05-04 19:53
Y’all, Kansas has a couple of surprises up her sleeve and Monument Rocks aka Chalk Pyramids is one of them! Located in what feels like the middle of nowhere Gove County, Kansas, Monume… Read More
2023-05-02 15:31
Back in July 2015, we stopped at Grand Canyon National Park to take in the scenery. The views were grand! It was really hazy which was a major disappointment, but the photographer in me deci… Read More
2023-04-27 14:09
The purge continues as I am working on doing a second purge of all of our belongings in preparation to live a nomad life both in an RV and hiking long trails. I am not only purging our physi… Read More
2023-04-17 15:09
[Ad-gifted] Under the Stars USA lists over 200 places to set up camp, whether you are into tent camping, RVing, Glamping, or you’d rather sleep in a cabin, this book has you covered. … Read More
2023-04-11 16:15
If you read my latest blog post, by now you know that Jan 2025 will start a new adventure for not only me but my husband as well. He is planning to fully retire and we are planning to sell t… Read More
2023-04-05 23:21
If you would like to have your information added to the list of Appalachian Trail Bloggers / Vloggers or if you need to update your information, please fill out this form. Please feel free t… Read More
2022-12-19 14:30
This post is sponsored by Minus33. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing Today… Read More
2022-10-31 13:30
This Fox River Socks post and giveaway are sponsored by Fox River Mills. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with… Read More
2022-09-27 15:49
Did you know there is a correct way to use trekking poles? After finding their perfect trekking pole match, most people new to using trekking poles think it is as simple as putting your hand… Read More
2022-09-23 15:22
We took our first multi-day trip on the motorcycle to the Sturgis 2022 Bike Rally as a test run for our Route 66 trip that we plan to do in a couple of years. It seems I can’t ever do… Read More
2022-09-16 14:20
This post is sponsored by GERBER. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing Today I… Read More
2022-09-09 14:19
This post is sponsored by RightOnTrek. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. A couple of years ago… Read More
2022-07-07 16:30
So, we finally got around to buying some chicks after looking at the city ordinance and realizing we do meet the requirements (barely) to have chickens in our backyard (thank goodness for ha… Read More
2022-06-09 19:26
We have been on a health kick lately, mostly due to health issues that have popped up (directly related to all the processed, yummy crap we have been eating) but also due to supply shortages… Read More
2022-05-25 13:30
As part of my long-term food storage, I started stocking flour. However, I have recently decided to stock wheat berries instead due to the fact that when stored properly they will last 30+ y… Read More
2022-05-23 13:45
This post is sponsored by BAIST. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. I am so excited BAIST reache… Read More
2022-05-19 14:10
We love old railroads and the Cass Scenic Railroad hit the spot while we were visiting my Mom in West Virginia last summer. To be on the safe side we purchased our tickets in advance on thei… Read More
2022-05-17 13:30
I’ve been a Darn Tough user since 2017 when I saw someone talking about them in a backpacking group I am in. Until then, I had only ever worn your generic white cotton socks…for… Read More
2022-05-11 15:47
Keeping track of the state high points visited along with a mini trip report in the table below. State high points are listed in the order in which I visited. Click the link of each high poi… Read More
2022-04-29 13:30
I have been looking for a thermometer to take with me hiking (I am a weather nerd) that was lightweight and would tell me both the max and minimum temperature for the day. I stumbled upon th… Read More
2022-04-26 20:31
So I became an accidental prepper. No, no, no not a doomsday, the sky is falling grab your tinfoil hat Hollywood portrayed kind of prepper! The real kind. The kind that preps for possible fo… Read More
2022-04-08 14:45
You have probably seen fermented garlic honey all over different Facebook groups and TikTok and it’s for good reason. Fermented garlic honey has a lot of health benefits. Let me just i… Read More
2022-04-01 14:34
This Fenix PD36R Rechargeable Flashlight post is sponsored by Fenix Lighting. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have… Read More
2022-03-28 20:32
Tring to figure out how to choose trekking poles can seem like a daunting task especially if you just decided to jump into the world of trekking poles and want to give them a try. But, how d… Read More
2022-03-24 14:58
This post is sponsored by BougeRV. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing Today… Read More
2022-03-18 14:36
The one thing I have in all my kits, whether it be my hiking backpack, within my Bug Out Bag in the car, or here at the house is a fire starter, whether it be a DIY fire starter or one that… Read More
2022-03-14 13:30
During our two-week trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, we did what all tourists do and visited Mount Rushmore. We weren’t sure what to expect traffic-wise as it was in the mi… Read More
2022-02-16 14:42
We made a pitstop at Seneca Caverns this past summer while we were in West Virginia visiting my Mom and Step-Dad. This was part of a multi-attraction day as we visited Smoke Hole Caverns, ju… Read More
2022-02-08 14:30
I honestly had no idea what to expect when I was looking for stuff to do this past August as we drove Starblazer to college. I saw Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park on Google maps near our h… Read More
2022-02-04 16:20
This post and giveaway are sponsored by The Pickle Juice Company, LLC. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive (I received a case of pickle juic… Read More
2022-01-27 14:11
During our Summer Adventure of 2021, we had the chance to stop and tour the Carnton House also known as the Carnton Plantation, even though it was never a plantation, in Franklin, Tennessee… Read More
2022-01-25 20:31
Over this past summer, we got the chance to check out Smoke Hole Caverns in West Virginia while visiting my Mom and Step-Dad. Smoke Hole Caverns are privately owned, but the owners have gone… Read More
2022-01-13 21:58
Every year the National Park Service announces certain days of the year where they will waive all entrance fees. For 2022, those days are: January 17: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.A… Read More
Baresocks 2.0 Review & Giveaway
2022-01-07 14:00
This post and giveaway are sponsored by Baresocks. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company… Read More
2021-11-24 01:32
UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE ABOUT OUR 2021 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW to music located in Harker Heights, Texas (Fort Hood area) as well as on our Facebook page. Make sure to bookmark this page an… Read More
2021-10-29 13:30
This post is sponsored by OCEAS Outdoors. All opinions are my own. Super excited to get to test out the OCEAS pocket blanket after I tested out their waterproof Sherpa blanket. With all t… Read More
2021-09-15 13:25
Stuck inside? Need a good hiking / outdoor adventure movie to watch? Here is my list of the top 35 Hiking movies you should check out with bonus movies at the end! Top 35 Hiking Movies… Read More
2021-09-10 13:30
I am always on the hunt for a good pair of leggings to hike in. I kept seeing POP Fit leggings ads in my Instagram and Facebook feed (that should have been a red flag), so I decided to try o… Read More
2021-09-03 13:30
This post is sponsored by Orange Mud. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. I am super excited t… Read More
2021-08-25 15:25
Finally had the chance to visit the haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia while I was visiting with my Mom over the summer. It’s been on my list of “pla… Read More
2021-08-19 19:57
As far as state highpoints go, Mount Sunflower has got to be the easiest to get to (at least so far). Other than the fact that it is in the middle of nowhere Kansas, you can drive directly u… Read More
2021-07-23 15:38
You may have never thought about using a sleeping bag liner, but there are several reasons you may want to. The biggest reason typically being that they can help keep your sleeping bag or qu… Read More
2021-06-18 14:47
Visiting every state high point is on my bucket list and today I marked off West Virginia by visiting Spruce Knob which is the West Virginia High Point. Even though it was intermittent storm… Read More
2021-06-15 12:38
I finally had the chance to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. How I felt standing there, I will never be able to describe in words. Tears were shed and… Read More
2021-05-22 14:51
I found Buttercup Creek Cave Preserve by mistake when I hiked the adjacent Discovery Well Cave Preserve. You can easily connect the two and create a 5+ mile hike. Just like the Discovery Wel… Read More
2021-05-05 22:02
The time has come to start updating my blog with my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Clayton and I did a little Q&A session a couple of days ago. You can watch the video below. We w… Read More
2021-04-26 21:02
I heard about a cave system near Austin that had hiking trails, so I just had to check it out. There are actually two parks where trails can be connected for a further distance, the main one… Read More
2021-04-23 17:24
This post sponsored by Vont. All opinions are my own! Vont reached out to me again asking if they could send over a 2 pack of their Vont LED camping lanterns to get my thoughts AND also l… Read More
2021-04-20 13:30
My husband was working an event near Cleburne as an EMT so we decided to spend the day at Cleburne State Park checking out the trails. Once we are able to camp here, I will come back up and… Read More
2021-04-09 13:30
This post sponsored by LEDLENSER. All Opinions are my own and are NEVER paid for =) Today I am sharing with you a couple of products by Ledlenser that are great for RVing, car camping, a… Read More
2021-04-06 19:14
I have compiled a list of Appalachian Trail 2021 vloggers and bloggers that will be hiking the trail this year. If you are planning on either blogging or vlogging and would like your inf… Read More
2021-04-02 13:48
This post sponsored by Houdini Sportswear. All opinions are my own. Houdini Sportswear reached out to me about trying out some of their outdoor clothing. I am always up for checking out n… Read More
2021-03-26 15:28
This post made possible by RightOnTrek. All opinions are my own. RightOnTrek reached out to me during the Texas Snowpocolypse in February about trying out their adventure meals. I am alwa… Read More
2021-03-19 14:30
This post sponsored by KÜHL. All opinions are my own. I was super excited to be contacted by KÜHL to try out a pair of their pants (my choice of style) and couldn’t wait t… Read More
2021-03-17 13:30
We headed out to Bastrop to hike the Colorado River Refuge. We didn’t really know what to expect as we couldn’t find much information about the area or the trails. We did, howeve… Read More

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