I love walking. I love the chance to quiet my mind while taking in the sights and sounds of a forest path or neighborhood sidewalk. I love breathing the fresh air, listening to the birds (or, just as likely, a podcast) and getting my blood pumping without feeling much strain on my body. And the …
How (and why) I’m preparing to keep walking, all winter long. Read More »
Everything was looking up for Kathreen Francis. In her late 40s, she was finally past her “broke single mom” phase: she had a solid career, a supportive partner, her kids were older, and she was beginning to enjoy all the things in life she’d never had time for before. But at age 50, Kathreen was …
Thriving After Health Trauma With Kathreen Francis (Meagan’s Sister!) Read More »
“Wow, none of the things I do are actually FOR ME!” That’s what our guest, Dagmara Kokonas, found herself feeling at the age of 40: filling many roles for others, but without a clear sense of herself. Then she decided to go on a solo trip that happened to include daily hikes…and that changed everything. …
The summer I turned 42, I took a solo hiking and camping trip in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – by myself. Here’s how I prepped, what I bought, and how I kept myself safe and comfortable on my solo woman’s adventure.
If you want to start having more outdoor adventures, you may be wondering: “what “stuff” do I really need?” From sleeping bags and tents to cooking stoves and backpacks, here’s what’s in my current gear stash, as well as some of the things I am planning to buy in the next year or two.
