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River Hike Adventure Near Winston-Salem NC

Bring Your Swimsuit! I love hiking to swimming spots, but long trails can make for an uncomfortable walk back. This River hike outside of Winston-Salem NC is the perfect distance to enjoy an afternoon by the water without overdoing it! To access this trail at the Yadkin River section of Pilot Mountain, park in theContinue reading “River Hike Adventure Near Winston-Salem NC”

The Most Mystical Trail in North Carolina: Winery Hike in the NC Triad

The most magical little trail in the Triad area happens to start and end at a picturesque winery. This fun little Winery Hike in Elkin NC is a must on a nice day! If this hiking experience hasn’t made its way onto your bucket list, then here is your sign! This trip makes for aContinue reading “The Most Mystical Trail in North Carolina: Winery Hike in the NC Triad”

Can’t Live Without It: Everything I Won’t Go Hiking Without

I wouldn’t call myself an intense hiker, but I do go for leisurely walks in the woods by myself a lot and I am very serious about my solo hiking essentials when it comes to hiking gear for women. It might be a quick loop with my dog after work or getting out while onContinue reading “Can’t Live Without It: Everything I Won’t Go Hiking Without”

Weekend getaway to Sunset Beach North Carolina

There is no better quick trip than an end-of-summer getaway to the beach and Sunset Beach North Carolina is the perfect place. While I live for the mountains and love visiting quirky little towns, the beach will always hold a special place in my heart. My favorite time to go has always been September whenContinue reading “Weekend getaway to Sunset Beach North Carolina”

What To Do With The Girls In Downtown Frederick Maryland

So you are visiting for the weekend? Or your besties are coming to visit and you don’t know where to go? Downtown Frederick has it all! Spend a girls’ day in downtown Frederick walking around and taking in the beautiful sights that this historic Maryland city has to offer. The endless small businesses and shopsContinue reading “What To Do With The Girls In Downtown Frederick Maryland”

Floating Antietam Creek in Washington County

I have been floating on the Antietam Creek more times then I can count since I was about 10 years old. One of my favorite summer activities growing up was floating on the river in tubes with friends or paddling with my family on a Saturday. Within a 40 minute drive of Frederick, there areContinue reading “Floating Antietam Creek in Washington County”

Hidden Gems of Downtown Frederick

Downtown Frederick is home to some of the cutest boutiques, delicious eats, and Insta worthy spots you can find. While you will find tons of fun on the main drag of Market Street, there are plenty of must see stops a litter feather up or a side street over. Here are some of my favoriteContinue reading “Hidden Gems of Downtown Frederick”

Sail Frederick: Everything To Know About The Carroll Creek Boats

If you happen to be from Frederick, you have probably seen the boats on Carroll Creek every winter. If you live further away, maybe you’ve seen pictures… It has come to my attention that while so many people know and love the captivating creations that float down Carroll Creek from November to March each year,Continue reading “Sail Frederick: Everything To Know About The Carroll Creek Boats”

A Girls Road Trip Through Oregon

Miranda and I take an annual summer trip to explore somewhere new and do something different. This year, we did a girl’s trip through Oregon. We flew out for a week, rented a car, and saw all we could in our time here. Check out the gallery at the end of this post! Here isContinue reading “A Girls Road Trip Through Oregon”