Author Archives: JGB

Day and Night Snorkeling…in whatever body you have

Before I left for my Hawaii trip, I did some online swimsuit shopping. One of the many companies I explored had a line of copy that stuck with me – “the best beach body is the one you have now.” What bulls#!$, I thought. That was obviously written by someone who’s only body image concernContinueContinue reading “Day and Night Snorkeling…in whatever body you have”

Sometimes hikes just aren’t awesome: #hike8 of the #52hikechallenge

Hang out on instagram with the hiking community enough, and you might think we all tramp around through pristine nature with artfully mussed ponytails and impeccably coordinated gear and the perfect partner. I’m here to tell you it just ain’t so, folks. Sometimes, hikes aren’t awesome. Sometimes, they almost suck. I say almost because evenContinueContinue reading “Sometimes hikes just aren’t awesome: #hike8 of the #52hikechallenge”

Kilauea Iki Crater Trail: #hike6 of the #52hikechallenge

Let’s talk craters y’all. Like actual real volcanic craters in the earth that still have steam coming out of them. Did you know there are such places that have hiking trails into and around them? I didn’t, but I do now! Every book or blog about the Big Island says that Kilauea Iki Crater inContinueContinue reading “Kilauea Iki Crater Trail: #hike6 of the #52hikechallenge”

Polulu Valley, Hawaii: #hike7 of the #52hikechallenge

Yes, I know I skipped #6. It was a great hike, in the rain, through a volcanic crater. I’ll get to it later, though, because hike #7 was one of my favorites this year so far. My photos from this hike, taken with my new wide angle prime lens, will tell the story. First, someContinueContinue reading “Polulu Valley, Hawaii: #hike7 of the #52hikechallenge”

Rocky Woods, Medfield, MA: #hike5 of the #52hike challenge

It’s tough to find hiking inspiration in Southern New England in February. If inspiration comes in the form of high mountains and grand vistas, that is. No, these months, for the outdoor adventurer not willing to drive 3 hours for an icy/snowy trek in the White Mountains – aka me – are about small hills,ContinueContinue reading “Rocky Woods, Medfield, MA: #hike5 of the #52hike challenge”