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My weekend at summer camp: Wyoming Becoming an Outdoors Woman 2025
The last (and only) time I attended a summer camp was for Girl Scouts in 1992… my lasting memory is of the leech-filled lake at…
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Wyoming Hiked: Lake Louise
No, not the famous Lake Louise that is in Canada… this is the gorgeous Wyoming version! 😀 It feels great to go back and accomplish…
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Exploring Wind Cave: Our Adventure on the Fairgrounds Tour
Due to elevator repairs, I had never had the chance to get below ground on my visit to Wind Cave National Park in May 2024.…
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It’s All in My Backpack: Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Campsite Reviews & Information
The first time I ever backpacked was in a national park – Crater Lake National Park in southwestern Oregon in the middle of winter. I…
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A Black Hills Weekend: Rankin Ridge in Wind Cave National Park
One last adventure in the Black Hills and South Dakota before beginning the drive home awaited Taylor, Janice, and I: a short morning hike in…
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A Black Hills Weekend: On top of South Dakota on Black Elk Peak
The long and short: This is one of my favorite hikes I’ve ever done! End of post. Ha, just kidding. But seriously, the hike to…



