A Troll in the Woods A fun walk for families and adults alike to the Breckenridge troll awakens your child-like adventure and rewards you with imagination and intrigue. And it’s fairly easy and short. A bonus! Watch this video of the approach. The Breckenridge troll’s name is Isaak Heartsong, and he was fashioned by Danish… Continue Reading Breckenridge Troll Walk
5 Must Do Day Hikes and Eats Near Seattle
Must Do Day Hikes and Eats Near Seattle Seattle and the entire Northwest are loaded with great hikes and great eats. On my recent trip to this outdoor playground, I picked the top five day hikes, walks, and urban ambles to adventure near Seattle. I topped off each outing with a salmon or vegetarian treat… Continue Reading 5 Must Do Day Hikes and Eats Near Seattle
Change your Lifestyle, Lose Weight
Fat and 51 I was sitting in my step-mom’s guest bedroom on my 51st birthday in late December, gawking at the new roll on my muffin top that had appeared over the holidays. Adding ten pounds to an already heavy frame made my eyes roll. The world’s weight charts had me at “obese,” bordering on… Continue Reading Change your Lifestyle, Lose Weight
Walking Scotland–An Outlander Experience
Hiking, Haggis and Humor in the Highlands I met a real Jamie Fraser on my hike through Scotland on the Great Glen Way. Actually, his name was Steve, and he was our guide on the 79-mile hiking adventure along the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands of Scotland. But he was from Clan Fraser, and his… Continue Reading Walking Scotland–An Outlander Experience
Quirky Southwest Road Trip Colorado New Mexico Arizona California
Quirky Southwest Road Trip I can’t resist a good road trip. Two years ago we did a northern, western road trip. This year, we decided to hit the southwest during the holidays and visit some of the best southwestern National Parks (and not the Grand Canyon!). Buckle up, here’s my southwest road trip report through… Continue Reading Quirky Southwest Road Trip Colorado New Mexico Arizona California