A Fresh Start at Au Sable Highbanks
A visit to Au Sable Highbanks Overlook reminds me of healing, hope, and new beginnings.
Hiking
The Healing Power of a Walk in the Woods
A peaceful walk in nature reminded me that healing often happens one step at a time.
Finding Peace at Reid Lake
A peaceful spring hike at Reid Lake in Northern Michigan, where nature offers quiet moments and healing.
Hiking Across Fife Lake, Michigan
A winter adventure across frozen Fife Lake that taught me more about courage than I expected.
Michigan’s Haunted Hippie Trail
An eerie hidden trail near Traverse City filled with graffiti, legends, and mystery,
The Valley of the Giants: The Hike That Kept Calling Me Back
A hidden Northern Michigan trail, a failed first attempt, and a return hike that finally led me to the legendary Valley of the Giants.
Women Who Move Us
A reflection on healing through nature, friendship, personal growth, and the women who continue moving forward through every season of life.
More Than Just a Hiking Logbook
Hiking became more than exercise for me – it became a place to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with myself. This hiking logbook is one simple way to hold onto the memories made along the trail.
Exploring The Walk of Art Sculpture Park
Explore one of Northern Michigan’s most unique hidden gems at the Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids. With wooded trails, creative sculptures, Lake Michigan views, and meaningful moments shared with friends and family, this hike felt like stepping into another world.
Cumberland Caverns Tennessee: The Day We Stepped Into Another World
Hiking at Cumberland Caverns felt like stepping into another world hidden beneath Tennessee. From peaceful forest trails to glowing underground formations, this unforgettable adventure became more than just a hike – it became a reminder of how powerful wonder and quiet moments can be.
Wandering the Shores of Fisherman’s Island State Park
A peaceful day along the shores of Fisherman’s Island State Park near Charlevoix, Michigan – filled with Lake Michigan views, quiet trails, Petoskey stones, tacos in Petoskey, and special memories with my daughter.
Finding Peace at Burgess Falls: One of Tennessee’s Most Beautiful Hikes
A hike at Burgess Falls that turned into something more – reflection, connection, and a reminder that healing often comes through nature.