[Week 9 of 12 Weeks to a Healthy New Year] We all need a balance of habit and spontaneity in our lives and workouts. Habits tend to keep us going, but having some change helps keep things fresh. Here are 9 ways to refresh your workout: 1. Take a rest period. If you have been […]
Revisiting the Crooked River Trail Barefoot in Early June
We found the Crooked River Trail 2 years ago last January. There was lots of snow and we were the only crazy group out there that day. This last Saturday was a balmy day in June, with early morning temperatures in the low 50’s °F, and comfortable highs in the mid 70’s °F. It was […]
7 Hours in a Canoe on Salmon Falls Creek
This last Saturday, May 21, 2016, was spent paddling nearly constantly for 7 hours on Salmon Falls Creek. We began at a rest area about 3 miles south of Jackpot, Nevada. We “floated” north, until the edge of the reservoir. It was an estimated 11 miles. I think I should begin with some […]
Why This Grandma Could Go On a Geocaching Hike Carrying a Baby
One of the benefits of staying in relatively good physical condition is being able to enjoy impromptu hikes with my adult children. Like when we visited our son’s family in Port Orchard, WA, and they wanted to take us on our first geocaching adventure. With their twin 3 month old babies. I had offered to […]