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”
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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”
Juniper Springs, FL: Hike 4 of the #52HikeChallenge
A quick visit with my parents is always a great opportunity to invite/force them to enjoy a hike. On this visit, we had a Superbowl to get to that evening, so we couldn’t go far. I am completely unfamiliar with Florida’s hiking options, but I know a little more now. Basically, everything’s flat, and thereContinueContinue reading “Juniper Springs, FL: Hike 4 of the #52HikeChallenge”
Ward Reservation: #hike3 of the #52hikechallenge 2018
It never fails; I get back from an epic hiking/exploring adventure and I try to get back to that feeling while also assuaging my dog-mom guilt for leaving Sadie at home. Inevitably, we head to one of my favorite Boston-area hikes, Ward Reservation in Andover, MA. It’s managed by the Trustees of the Reservation, and oneContinueContinue reading “Ward Reservation: #hike3 of the #52hikechallenge 2018”
Lost Palms Oasis Trail: #hike2 of the #52hikechallenge2018
I was visiting California, so palms trees were to be expected. Not, however, in the middle of the desert. Welcome to #hike2 of my 52 Hike Challenge for 2018: Lost Palms Oasis Trail. If you’re interested in knowing a bit more about this challenge, check out my #hike1 post. Hike 2 began not long afterContinueContinue reading “Lost Palms Oasis Trail: #hike2 of the #52hikechallenge2018”
Everything and a Racehorse 