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• Snow Dog

  

  Meteorologists warned about a severe winter storm hitting our area for days now. Since I have a long commute to work, I told my boss on Tuesday that I wasn't... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Spring Equinox

  

  Normally I remember important dates like the first day of spring. I mark my calendar and make kind of a big deal out of those events. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Spring Thaw @ Eau Claire River

  

  Most of the trails are clear of snow and ice now at the Eau Claire River, aside from some of the less-traveled areas deeper in the woods and the huge sheets of... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Naptime (WARNING: Extreme Cuteness Alert)

  

  We spent most of the day outdoors on Saturday... both hiking and just hanging out in the backyard. Even Sally has a harness that she wears on a runner in the... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Spring Has Arrived! And So Have Ticks...

  

  What a difference a week of warm temps makes! Almost all traces of snow are gone and there is a certain warmth in the air that makes you believe that spring is... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Celestial Bodies

  

  Image: Todd Young Art ~ A very talented man! Charlie and I wound our way through shadow and light of sidewalks lined with houses, parks, museums, businesses,... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Final Snow Hike

  

  This is the first day in a long string of days forecast to be above 40 degrees, with no end in sight to the warming trend. I have a feeling that today was our... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• A Taste of Spring!

  

  With temperatures forecast to top the 50-degree mark on Saturday, Charlie and I made plans to go hiking with our friends, Sara and Ellie. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Feeling Fit + Inspiring You!

  

  It's about that time in the year when most people have forgotten their New Year's resolutions and let their shiny new gym memberships go unused. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Hiking With Friends

  

  Last weekend Charlie and I met up with two of our friends and their dogs. All six of us *girls* enjoyed a super-nice mild day walking in the woods of the Dells... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Dog-Mom Guilt

  

  I received the following email from a Facebook fan this week asking how I balance my work-life with Charlie's needs: "Hi Heather, I know that you have a job... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Ice Safety

  

  Now that winter is fully upon us, it's time to start thinking about ice safety again. I've blogged about this before, but it's worth repeating. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2016 OUTDOORS, TREK

• A Day of Release

  

  The Christmas rush is over. The season of celebration and light is ending and the long dark days of winter are settling in. It's a time of peaceful reflection.... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Winter Solstice (or the Last Day of Fall)

  Oh, fall. My favorite season of the year. Normally I would go on about how much I'll miss you, but this year it feels like you're still here. Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Falling for Wisconsin's Waterfalls

  

  Potato River Upper Falls At the beginning of this year, I set out a goal to visit as many of Wisconsin's waterfalls as possible. Somehow life always gets in... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Driftless Region + Governor Dodge State Park

  

  I love all of Wisconsin... its lakes, rivers, forests, prairies, and bluffs. But I hold a special place in my heart for the Driftless Region. Car selfies are... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Opt Outside

  

  Today is "Black Friday" when everyone is supposed to stand in line overnight at the big box stores and score awesome deals on Christmas shopping. I don't do... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Hunter's Opening Weekend + Finding Safe Hikes

  

  I almost opted NOT to hike this weekend since many of our favorite trails are within public hunting grounds and this weekend was opening weekend for gun-deer... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Cycle of Life (warning: Graphic Images)

  

  About a year ago, Charlie flushed out a beautiful red fox at one of our favorite hiking spots and chased after it for a bit. I was mesmerized by this beautiful... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• My Friend, Charlie + Feeling Grateful

  

  Car selfie while waiting for our lunch in the drive-thru at Culver's. It was a pretty chilly day today, only reaching about 40 degrees, so I decided our best... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK