Worshiping in the Wild, The Park at Flat Rock, and dining near Lake Lure, North Carolina

Sunday I went with a group called Worship in the Wild and hiked 5.5 miles in Candler, North Carolina, not far from Asheville. They were very friendly and the hike was somewhat challenging, just the way I like it. I … Continue reading

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, hiking Catawba Falls in North Carolina, and visiting Henderson County wineries

I joined the Blue Ridge Bicycle club here in Hendersonville, North Carolina. My first ride was 13 miles on country roads, and it was gorgeous! I’m the one on the left with the neon green shirt. This past Friday I … Continue reading

Exploring Spartanburg, South Carolina and hiking Bear Wallow Mountain trail

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

Chimney Rock State Park and Elf Leaf Farm

The last couple of days have been nice! I went hiking with a Meetup group at Chimney Rock State Park. Hickory Nut Falls is a beautiful trail within the park and the 404-ft waterfall is impressive. Yesterday I went with … Continue reading

Hiking Fawn Lake Loop, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls Trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest

Friday I participated in a Pilates class at the Y. It feels good to be active. It was a pretty day so I decided to drive a half an hour from Hendersonville, North Carolina to Dupont State Recreational Forest and … Continue reading

Hiking in Hurricane and Zion Canyon Hot Springs

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

2025 in Review

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

Merry Christmas 🎄

Hey everyone, Merry Christmas! Since I last posted, I went on a solo hike that led to a reservoir. It was partially frozen over. I tried to make it a mindful hike, paying attention to small details in nature. Saturday … Continue reading

Christmas Gifts to Myself

Before we get to the Christmas gifts, Saturday evening I went to a singles dinner with about 35 people. The white elephant exchange was fun. I’m glad I picked a bottle of wine. As a nomad, the less ‘stuff’ you … Continue reading