The healing power of nature I mentioned to a friend about forest bathing. She side-eyed me and whispered, “I didn’t know you were into that?” I stopped mid-step on the trail, “What do you think forest bathing is?” She shrugged, “Being nude in the woods?” “Yah. No. No. No.” Forest Bathing aka Shinrin-yoku Forest bathing is from the Japanese word, … [Read more...] about What is Nature Bathing and Why Should You Bother?
Safe Summer Hiking Tips
How to have a safe hike in the heat of summer Summertime presents plenty of time to go for a hike. But, there are also a few dangers. The first and most important thing to have on a hike (besides your map) is enough water. Pack at least 6 ounces of water per person for every mile you plan to hike. Avoid caffeine and drink plenty of water before starting the hike. If you are … [Read more...] about Safe Summer Hiking Tips
Hiking Safely Basics
Personal Safety I get asked a lot if I feel safe on the trail. I do but I'm also vigilant about my safety. Here are some hiking safety tips that I use. Be aware of your surroundings Encountering people on the trail Body language goes a long long way to telling the other person that you are an easy target or a hard target. If you get the heebie jeebies – … [Read more...] about Hiking Safely Basics
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! … [Read more...] about Hello world!
