I left early yesterday morning for a mini solo road trip to Charleston for a couple of nights and Charlotte for a night. On the way, I stopped at Congaree National Park. I had never heard of this park. It … Continue reading
My latest adventures include an hour drive from Hendersonville, N.C. to Spartanburg, S. C. I’ve never been there. I explored Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. There are walking trails and water features. I also checked out the downtown area and … Continue reading
I’ve never been a fan of long driving trips. Especially not solo. I know they say to enjoy the journey, but some drives are just not fun or interesting. Yesterday’s drive on highway 40 from Gallup, New Mexico to Amarillo, … Continue reading
Tuesday I drove an hour from Kanab to Hurricane, Utah and hiked a 2-mile trail. It was short and easy, but that’s what I wanted. Then I went to Zion Canyon Hot Springs and spent a couple of hours soaking … Continue reading
Yesterday, I took a one hour bus from Malaga to Marbella, Spain. Marbella is on the coast of Southern Spain and as you can see is beautiful! I walked about five miles and saw pretty plazas, streets, flowers, shops, and … Continue reading
Yesterday it stopped raining for a few hours and the sun came out! I walked about 4.5 miles…through various neighborhoods in Cordoba. I love old architecture and pretty flowers! My main destination was the Palacio de Viana. The courtyards were so … Continue reading
2025 began with a month-long trip to Puerto Rico! I spent a couple of weeks on the West Coast near Rincon, a week in Fajardo, a few nights in the mountains, and a week in Old San Juan. I got … Continue reading
I was invited by a fellow hiker to his home for a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We all brought a dish. I brought my orzo, cherry tomato, and asparagus dish. It was nice to have somewhere to go. I have lived … Continue reading
A couple of the hikes I wanted to do in San Diego were closed because of the government shutdown, thanks Trump, but I was able to walk the 2-mile Sunset Cliffs Trail. It was really pretty. I saw lots of … Continue reading
Saturday I had a big bike ride. I went with a new “to me” group and it was all guys except for one other lady. They went really fast and we did 31 miles with a 1200-ft elevation gain. I … Continue reading
This week I cycled solo on the Lobo Trail. It stretches from Longmont to Boulder and I cycled about 27 miles. As you can see, it was very scenic! The mountains in the distance were dramatic. The trail meanders through … Continue reading
This past week I’ve cycled twice with two different meetup groups. The first group was small and we did about 30 miles on the Platte River Trail, Cherry Creek Trail, and the Highline Canal Trail. There were about 20 people … Continue reading
Yesterday morning, I left my Airbnb in Kansas City, Missouri and drove an hour West stopping at the Ted Ensley Gardens in Topeka, Kansas. It’s located at Lake Shawnee. The gardens are free. Also in Topeka is Ward-Meade Park. This … Continue reading
Yesterday, I drove four hours from St. Louis to the Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden in Kansas City, Missouri. It’s small but it packs a punch! And it’s free. I couldn’t check into my Airbnb until close to 3:00 … Continue reading
Yesterday morning on the way to the top of Whiteface Mountain, I stopped to take a few pics. If you haven’t noticed, I like reflections. There’s a fee of $25 per car to drive the 6 miles to the top … Continue reading
