Winter Hiking
Anyone who knows me knows I hate winter and cold weather. After living in Texas for 18 years and then San Diego for nearly 7, I no longer tolerate cold…
Christmas
Christmas 2021 was fantastic! Despite knowing it was likely Karlie's last one, it was one of our happiest celebrations. We had returned to our condo in San Diego in early…
Batman and Robin
Ever have a best friend who loved you unconditionally, was always happy to see you, and was willing to tag along on any outing you suggested? Karlie was that for…
Porter West Preserve
The Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation group that protects land, restores habitat, and provides nature preserves to hike around Bloomington, Indiana. They own and maintain more than 10,500…
Lake Lemon
Lake Lemon is one of three lakes in the Bloomington, Indiana area that we've visited to hike the trails. We had been to Griffy Lake and Lake Monroe many times,…
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Blossom Hollow
A funny thing happened on the way to Laura Hare Nature Preserve today. I planned to take Sunny to the location in Nashville, Indiana and thought it odd when I…
Canyon Forest Nature Preserve
The Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation group that protects land, restores habitat, and provides nature preserves to hike around Bloomington, Indiana. They own and maintain more than 10,500…
Paynetown State Recreation Area
Paynetown State Recreation Area is near the northern section of Lake Monroe and has a lower and upper section. The upper section is accessed from highway 446 behind the visitor's…
Car Top State Recreation Area
One of our close to home spots to explore in Bloomington is Car Top State Recreation Area (SRA) on Lake Monroe. This is our go-to spot for launching our kayaks…
Leonard Springs Nature Park
Leonard Springs Nature Park in Bloomington, Indiana is one place I never took Karlie. Not because I didn't think she would love it, but because the description said there were…