Hikingwithheather

LATEST ARTICLES ( 323 )

• Choosing Grandfather Falls (with Video)

  

  Earlier this year, when I was being interviewed for an article in Dog Fancy magazine, I was asked what my favorite segment of the Ice Age Trail was. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Back to School + Book Reports

  

  I don't have kids but I've noticed the neighborhood grow much quieter over the past few weeks as children are now back in school and not riding their bikes in... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Merrimac Ferry

  The correct name for the only moving section of the Ice Age Trail is the Colsac III Ferry, but most people refer to it as the Merrimac Ferry. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Gibralter Rock

  

  Last weekend I had to leave Charlie home while I went to Madison for a family visit. I wasn't sure if dogs would be welcome at this particular event and didn't... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Don't Go To Wisconsin

  

  I'm a big fan of WPR - Wisconsin Public Radio - and whether that changes your opinion of me one way or another, I don't really care. I haven't always been a... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Charlie in the Jungle

  

  Charlie tried to sneak up on me while I was eating my bowl of cereal on the window seat in the living room. Doesn't she look "stealthy?" Then she gave up lookin... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Summer Swimmin' (video)

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  Posted on 11 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Sojos ~ A Treat Review

  

  Sojos was so kind to send us a sample box of their new treats recently! I love the fact that these treats are 100% raw freeze-dried meat... a perfect fit for... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Charlie and the Kayak

  

  Some of you might remember back to last year when I posted THE CUTEST picture of Charlie standing on the front of my kayak on Facebook*: You might also... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Slippery Elm + Digestive Problems

  

  (Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian and I highly recommend consulting with your veterinarian before starting any treatment on your dogs - conventional or... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Dylan's Dairy - Cornell, WI

  

  Often times, on our journeys, we end up finding really cool places and even cooler people. Our recent road trip/camping/hiking excursion over in Chippewa... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• IAT: Chippewa River Segment

  

  On our last day exploring the Chippewa River area, we hiked the short 1.8 mile Chippewa River Segment. This narrow stretch of land along Cty Hwy CC parallels th... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• IAT: Chippewa Moraine Segment

  

  After a relaxing day at nearby Brunet Island State Park, we spent the following day taking a scenic road trip along County Highway M to visit the Chippewa... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Brunet Island State Park

  

  was our "plan B" destination last weekend, but don't let that fool you - this park gets an A+! We headed out with a specific plan but with enough wiggle room... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Sunday, Awesome Sunday

  

  After a stressful and long day traveling across the state and back on Saturday, I was truly looking forward to a more relaxing day on Sunday. The morning began... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Rained Out at Perrot State Park

  

  I had a sinking feeling as the first fat raindrops splashed onto my windshield while nearing our destination - Perrot State Park - on Saturday. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Traffic & Tornadoes

  

  "Ugliness is so grim. A little beauty, something that is lovely, I think, can help create harmony which will lessen tensions." ~Lady Bird Johnson While other... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Swimming in the Weeds

  

  Our camping plans were spoiled by the threat of severe weather last weekend, so Charlie and I spent the weekend at home and did a few local hikes instead. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Backyard Watermelon

  

  My container in front with the "good" pieces and Charlie's in back with the scraps. Summertime is the BEST time to feed your dog watermelon! Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Dog-Hiking + Chlorophyll

  

  We ended up with a free Saturday afternoon last weekend and headed toward our favorite central Wisconsin park - Big Eau Pleine County Park! Everything was much... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK