Photo of the day: Why I hike

Yes, a car ride to the mall would be an easier outing, but I’m more interested in epic views, tranquil lakes and nature. My sister shot this photo of me next to Dardanelles Lake south of Lake Tahoe. It captured my contemplative mood as I took in our surroundings and asked, “how did I get so lucky?” Did you enjoy …

Photo of the Day: Where boots go to die

The first thirty miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) north of Springer Mountain acts as a shake down for many hikers. Even as an experienced backpacker, with well broken-in boots, I lost a couple of toenails thanks to this section. At Neels Gap, the trail literally passes through Mountain Crossings, an outfitter that has made its reputation helping A.T. hikers …

Caption this adventure photo

Okay gang, I chuckle every time I look at this photo of my son taken during a kayaking lesson. I can’t imagine what he must of been feeling at that moment! How about YOU give me a caption? Just leave a comment below. For the record, I didn’t take the photo. There are some things a mom doesn’t want to …