Walking the Windy Wellington Trail to Mount Victoria Perhaps the title is not really accurate as there is no such thing other than in my imagination of a “Windy Wellington Trail to Mount Victoria”. But it does somewhat describe what went down. We had a...
An Unexpected Jewel: The Mercer Bay Loop Track There are times when reality just doesn’t match the hype. You build up an expectation, and the actual experience, while not necessarily disappointing, can leave you feeling a tad underwhelmed. My trek from South...
When younger me first set foot in North Carolina’s summer camp, it was hard to imagine a love affair with hiking. Archery and crafts? A resounding yes. Hiking, however? The wet, muddy trails and the weight of the backpack seemed a world away from fun. Fast...
Good news bad news. No one on the trail but that’s because it was cold and cloud cover left no views from top. Recently, I took on the challenge of hiking from Camp Alice to the Mount Mitchell Summit, and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster of emotions,...
Miami Seaquarium to Bill Baggs: Not Your Typical Trek So, you’ve parked at the Miami Seaquarium and are ready to start your trek. While most people visit the Seaquarium for the leaping dolphins and singing seals, you’re using it as a mere stepping stone....