Blue Cast Springs
This adventure nearly didn't happen. My GPS told me the entrance was farther down Blue Cast Springs Road so I drove right past the parking lot on my first pass.…
Reike Trail
Spring weather has finally arrived in Northern Indiana so we decided to get out and explore. This time we investigated Reike Trail located behind Reike Park in Auburn, Indiana. The…
Bicentennial Woods
After living in Northern Indiana for a couple months we finally took Sunny on her first adventure. It was a fairly close to home excursion, Bicentennial Woods in Huntertown, and…
Karlie’s Hiking Etiquette
Karlie LOVED hiking and going on adventures. As soon as she saw me gathering our hiking gear, she would get excited. Although I'm sure she didn't think too much about…
Bloomington Rail Trails
If you like biking, running, or walking Bloomington has several scenic paved trails to explore. There is the B-Line, Bloomington Rail Trail, Clear Creak Trail, Karst Farm Greenway and the…
Miramar Reservoir
The trails at Miramar Reservoir is one of the best places to take your dog hiking in San Diego. The funny thing is Karlie and I would not have known…
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…
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…
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill
After attempting to explore this preserve in October and ending up at its namesake in Trafalgar, Indiana, we decided to finally explore the Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill…
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…