Five ways hiking is good for you
Life is stressful. That’s why I hike. I started hiking regularly a few years ago, shortly after the adoption of my first rescue pup, Murphy. At the time, his foster…
Read MoreFavorite Blog Friday
Today I’m kicking off the first in a series of posts that I’ll be publishing each week highlighting blogs that I’ve enjoyed reading during the week prior. After launching Life…
Read MoreThree things to do in Baltimore this holiday season
During the holidays last year, I had the opportunity to visit Baltimore, Maryland, and experience some of the city’s coolest traditions. Baltimore has a lot of activities for adults and…
Read MoreUnique Airbnb listings to escape to
Do you ever lust after a destination solely because you want to stay in a specific place? That happens to me more often than I’d like to admit. At this…
Read MoreVisiting picturesque falls in Swallow Falls State Park
This weekend I spent some time in Deep Creek, Md., relaxing in a beautiful rental house overlooking the water. I was there for the weekend writing a story for Recreation…
Read MorePacking for a short hike: The essentials
I’m headed to Deep Creek, Md., this weekend to experience some new outdoors spots, brews and more. While I’m there, I’ll be working on a piece for Recreation News magazine,…
Read MoreFive dreamy international spots to see
In a world where we’re surrounded by internet users sharing their adventures on social media, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. But, their adventures also make way for…
Read MoreVisiting the Canaan Valley, West Virginia
When most people think “getaway,” they’re typically not thinking West Virginia. But they should. On my way to the West Virginia Governor’s Conference on Tourism in late September I was…
Read MoreShort but Scenic: Hiking Buttermilk Falls, Pa.
I’ve been doing a lot of in-area hiking lately, and recently made the short trip to New Florence, Pa., where you’ll find Buttermilk Falls. Friend Amanda at Buttermilk Falls. The…
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