Feeding Chickadees at Anvil Lake

Have you ever fed a chickadee right from the palm of your hand? I hadn't. But don't worry, this isn't some cheap money grab where you pay $5 for birdseed at some random petting zoo...These are wild chickadees, on public land, so you can have this experience for FREE — as long as you know … Continue reading Feeding Chickadees at Anvil Lake

Looking Forward to 2023 — New Year’s Resolutions

The start of a new year often brings excitement and determination to take on new challenges and set goals. The annual tradition of going around the table and saying your New Year's Resolutions might be a bit cliche, but I think we all secretly enjoy talking about them. So, here's me indulging my guilty pleasure … Continue reading Looking Forward to 2023 — New Year’s Resolutions

Looking Back at 2022 — Recapping the Year

At the beginning of 2022, I decided I wanted to challenge myself to get outside and explore more. As a goal-oriented person, I decided to define this challenge into very specific boxes I could check off. In retrospect, some of these goals were far heftier than I originally realized, and while I did not complete … Continue reading Looking Back at 2022 — Recapping the Year

Summiting Grizzly Peak

Colorado is known for its 14ers, the peaks in the Rocky Mountains that exceed 14,000ft. Grizzly Peak is not one of those peaks. While Grizzly doesn't quite meet the benchmark, it does sit rather pretty at 13,428ft — my personal highest. With the steep grades and drastic elevation changes that go along with them, this … Continue reading Summiting Grizzly Peak

Driving the Lake Michigan Loop

Lake Michigan is the only one of the five Great Lakes that lies entirely within the United States border, making the Lake Michigan loop an easy and accessible road trip for any midwest traveler. We began our loop in Madison, WI, and headed south around the lake through Chicago traffic before making our first stop … Continue reading Driving the Lake Michigan Loop

Canoeing the Kickapoo

One of my favorite things about living in Wisconsin is the character of the seasons. Each holds their personality, but none can compare to the fiery auburn autumn with her brisk morning frosts and pockets of sunshine. Despite the craziness of the past year, I have been determined to make the most of my favorite … Continue reading Canoeing the Kickapoo