Our adventures camping at campgrounds
After five long days of driving, a weekend of out of the car, some fresh air, and slowing down the pace was much needed! We spent the weekend camping at Balsam Pond Campground southeast of Syracuse, New York. Rolling mountain views and miles of gravel road surrounded us as we drove to the campgrounds. It’s important to have the directions already programmed into your GPS since signal is very spotty as you get into the …
Camping is a gift that is often times passed down as a tradition from family members. We are both grateful to have been gifted the love of camping from each of our families. We were fortunate to spend a weekend in early August at Sibley State Park with Sarah’s family, including her 88-year-old grandparents. You may remember our blog post from 2 years ago where we did something similar at Schroder County Park. Two years later, …
Out of town weddings are a great excuse to check out new campsites and hiking trails in a city you’ve never been to. We recently spent a weekend in Wausau, WI to attend a friend’s wedding. The wedding was at the Rothschild Pavilion which sits right on the Wisconsin River – a beautiful and peaceful setting for a wedding ceremony. There was also a view of Rib Mountain, which was our destination hike for the …
**We have been off the blog for a while, and please note this post was written in August! Life has been a whirlwind for a while and then the holidays fell upon us, but Hiking Thru Life has some big blogs coming your way. With the new year, we plan to be more regular with blog posts! Thank you for your understanding and support of our adventures!** Sometimes life gets busy and there’s not enough …
We took the long weekend before the 4th of July to get away in Grand Portage State Forest. We camped here before so that made going down pothole-filled dirt roads in the dark of night with the possibility of deer popping out more comfortable than it could have been had we have never been there before. With the canoe on top of the car, we slowly navigated through the long, cratered dirt roads of the …
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The love for camping is a beautiful hobby to enjoy. It’s an even more beautiful hobby when passed down from generation to generation. Andy and I both grew up camping around Minnesota with our families. We grew up in families who appreciate the outdoors and found quality time in packing up the van, pitching tents, and roasting s’mores around the campfire. I know my grandparents are part of the reason I am the outdoor/camping lover …
A peaceful Monday evening rests upon me as I sit here sipping the last of the Voyageur’s growler we enjoyed while camping this Labor Day weekend. After a camping weekend away, it’s the little things in life that matter most, like the comforts of home. Andy and I are showered and Daisy is fast asleep in her kennel after being on high alert in the woods. Three day weekends are best spent exploring and adventuring …
With my sweat dripping, my feet and knees shaking, and my stomach growling, we trekked along ridges and descended down into valleys. I could feel my heart rate rising, my back and shoulders aching. As we followed a bridge pass across creeks connecting the footpath, I thought, “How nourishing would my chocolate brownie protein bar be right now?” As we entered into the majestic forest greens….I sat. Having gone nearly 7 miles with a backpack on …
