I got the inspiration to hike the Lost Coast Trail from social media. I had already done two other backpacking trips and I wanted to try a hike near the ocean, and I thought it would be fun. While I am the planner in my relationship overall, my partner, Nate, is very much the hiking…
Category: Hiking
My First 52 Hike Challenge
One of my favorite outdoor activities is hiking. You can hike for one mile, or ten miles. You can power through the entire hike, or stop to eat snacks and take in the view. There are trails for beginners, families, advanced hikers, backpackers; you name it. If you want to walk in nature, there’s a…
Table for One: My First Solo Trip
When I set out on my first ever solo trip, I never intended it to be a thing. I desperately needed a break from work and my crumbling marriage so I planned a trip. Hiking had been a fun, stress-free activity for me and I wanted to go to more National Parks since I had…


