Last weekend the sun was shining and it was a balmy 30 degrees. I was ready to go exploring. So we grabbed our hoodies, tennis shoes, hiking backpack, the walking stick and headed out to the closest hiking trail near us to enjoy the outdoors. The only problem with winter hiking is that people think…
I love to go for walks in the neighborhood or at the park with friends, but sometimes we each end up walking with just the dog or a baby stroller. That can get a little boring. Since many of you love to walk too, but need a little push to make your walks a little…
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.