This week we headed out to explore some new hiking trails in Central Kentucky. We spent some time at the Jim Beam Nature Preserve and then hiked the trails at the Dupree Nature Preserve. Whether you live in Central Kentucky or in Western Minnesota, getting out and enjoying nature is always a great way to…
My family loves to get out and explore a new hiking trail. This is the perfect weather to get out and discover a great waterfall, mountain top or scenic view. But if you are not a regular hiking family, you may need some ideas to get you out of the recliner, away from the TV…
I have lived near Lexington, Kentucky for about 13 years but just recently visited Raven Run Nature Preserve for the first time. This Preserve is only 15 minutes from the city and offers some amazing hikes, views and places to experience nature. Raven Run Nature Preserve Raven Run Nature Preserve may have been a secret…
My family loves to get out and take a hike through the woods. Last week while we were hiking together I started thinking about reasons we love to hike. It’s not because a hike takes you anywhere. You usually end up right back where you started. You get hungry, thirsty and tired. So why spend…
Our family loves to get out and explore new hiking trails, but normally our hikes take us through the woods and up to a waterfall or around a lake. This past weekend we tried a little bit of a different hike. We decided to head down to Georgia and experience hiking to the top of…
This weekend we drove over to the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve and enjoyed hiking the Kentucky River Palisades Trail. The trails were muddy from recent rain, but the temperature was perfect and the scenery beautiful. It’s always a great memory maker to be outside with the family enjoying a new hiking trail.
My family loves to be outside in nature. I thought I would share a few pictures I took on our recent hiking trip. I’d love to hear your thoughts about what we saw…. Really???? Yes, I know this is not my typical inspiring post with ideas for how you can pursue your hobbies, but I…
Some of us love getting outdoors and doing some serious walking in what we hope will be open countryside. Yet if you sometimes ask people what figures high on their list of problems to deal with when it comes to hiking, two things may feature prominently: footwear and the weather!
Hiking is the perfect “hobby on a budget”. To get started, you can get by with absolutely no equipment and no financial expense. All you need is a pair of tennis shoes and the great outdoors. Here are some tips from personal experience: Follow a well-marked trail. We once made the mistake of following a…