REI Outessa: Waterville Valley 2017

Last year was a big year for me. I learned to embrace that one does not have to be a certain number on the scale in order to do everything they dream. I cemented this belief system by going to REI Outessa Summit in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire in September. What I thought would be…

Great American Solar Eclipse 2017: Bryson City, NC

The Great American Solar Eclipse fell on a very important date to me: my six year anniversary with Charlie. We learned of this well over a year in advance. Our initial plan had been the Tetons but after adopting our rescue mutt, Lily, we wanted to share the adventure with her. We wanted to find…

Camping at Oregon Inlet: Cape Hatteras National Seashore

October is the perfect time of year to go camping in the Outer Banks. The crowds clear out after Labor Day weekend so there isn’t any traffic but there are still enough people on the islands so most of the shops are still open. The humidity is gone so the sky looks significantly crisper but…