Whether you are looking for an action-packed outdoor adventure with your tribe or a leisurely gal pal weekend in nature, Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge makes the perfect basecamp for a fantastic girls’ weekend. On a recent trip with four adventure-loving gals, I paddled, hiked and pedaled my way through a fantastic weekend. We sampled… Continue reading Why Roanoke Is the Blue Ridge Mountain Escape Every Girlfriend Group Needs
As we rounded the final curve to the Hallerangerhaus, the Austrian flag came into view. After 12 miles of hiking, with some calf-burning steep sections, the high mountain lodge in the Karwendel mountains was a welcome sight. I’m not much of a cruise person, and I get restless after too long at the beach. My… Continue reading Austria’s Hike-In Huts: An Alpine Wellness Adventure
Alaska has a magnetic pull, attracting nature lovers, adventure seekers, and explorers. With millions of acres of wilderness, this remote 49th US state is a place teeming with rugged coastlines, majestic mountains, and playful marine mammals. It took me 20 hours to reach Alaska from my home in Florida. My trek to this former Russian… Continue reading Alaska: America’s Last Wild Frontier
I tried an Alaskan cruise once – the kind with fancy buffets, towels folded like swans, and nightly magic shows. It wasn’t for me. I wanted to get up close and personal with this wild remote state, so I’ve returned several times to traverse Alaska by foot, bush plane, and small boats. In June, I… Continue reading SKIP THE BIG SHIP: WHAT I LOVED ABOUT ALASKA DAY CRUISING
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"On, nice. Are you going on a cruise?" This was the response I got last summer when I told friends that we were going to Alaska on our family vacation. "No, we're going to Homer," I replied. This answer was generally met with blank stares followed by me explaining why we chose this far-flung destination… Continue reading Want to See Wild Grizzly Bears? Get your Paws on this Itinerary for Homer, Alaska
I felt the loss when my oldest son left for college last August. I knew I would need something to look forward to. I’ve always found solace in nature, so I invited three friends to join me for a week of hiking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We hit the well-known places in Grand Teton National… Continue reading 6 Lesser-Known Hikes in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Kirsten Harrington 