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• Beach Combing

  

  There's nothing better than a bright sunny blue-sky October day! Charlie and I basked in the sun's rays at Big Eau Pleine today while combing the beach for... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Meet Sally...

  

  A couple of weeks ago, Charlie and I came back from a walk around our neighborhood and found a stray kitten sitting on our front porch. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Being Seen @ Plover River

  

  Can you find Charlie in this photo? Charlie and I hiked a lot this past weekend. I had some time off work and the weather was crisp, cool and perfect for being... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Turtle Rock 2015

  

  The Turtle Rock Segment of the Ice Age Trail has quickly become our favorite trail for September hiking. Typically this trail is extremely vegetated and full... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Monday at Mondeaux (Ice Age Trail)

  

  So I took off work on Monday for a long weekend full of day-trips exploring new areas and Monday was slated for hiking the Mondeaux Esker Segment of the Ice... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Ice Age Trail ~ Old Railroad Segment

  

  September is my FAVORITE month of the year and we've been enjoying the cool seasonal days and crisp blue skies by hiking as much as possible on short day-trips... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Steamy Sunday Morning Hike

  

  Today is the last day of the run of recent "steamy" summer weather we've had. Charlie and I have been hanging out in the cool shade of the backyard lately and... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Forest Critters

  

  Charlie and I got out in the woods last weekend, visiting one of our favorite hiking trails. There were several horse trailers in the parking lot, so I kept... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Sunrise + Deer Swimming

  

  This morning I was remembering back to when I read 'Life In The Woods' by Thoreau and how much he loved sunrises; he didn't miss one of them. There's a certain... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Merrick Backcountry Adventure ~ Ice Age Trail

  

  *This post is brought to you in partnership with Merrick. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Charlie and I typically avoid going anywhere "outdoorsy" on 4th... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Charlie Hikes With A Friend

  

  Yes, you heard that right! Charlie has a friend. For reals. Charlie and Ellie at Grandfather Falls Segment Charlie has been fear-aggressive toward other dogs fo... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• At Home In The Wilderness

  

  We've been doing a bunch of "city walks" during the week lately, working on socializing Charlie with my neighbor's dogs to help her with her fear-aggressive... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Merrick Backcountry Product Review

  

  *This post is brought to you in partnership with Merrick. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Last month, when I returned from my Seattle trip, there was an... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Thru-Hike Encounter

  

  Charlie and I took a scenic drive through rolling countryside and bright blue skies, heading toward the Grandfather Falls Segment of the Ice Age Trail today. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Mother's Day Mishap

  

  First off, I have to defend myself and say that I had good intentions! Okay, with that being said, here's the story: Our weather forecast for Mother's Day was... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Home Sweet Home

  

  I just returned from a trip to the Pacific Northwest... a place I have been dreaming of exploring for a long time, and also a place I once considered... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• A Study in Texture

  

  We're still on the cusp of spring here in northern Wisconsin and the buds on trees are just beginning to form. There's not much color in the woods yet, and on... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Mud Bath @ Hartman Creek S.P.

  

  This has been a frustrating week. I came down with a horrible cold last weekend and have had absolutely no energy this week. With sunny days and temps in the... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Napping in the Sun

  

  Charlie found an orange ball during our morning hike today and she's been obsessing over it all day. It's not a *new* ball, but it's new to her. However, it is... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Flashback: Charlie's 1st Spring (2011)

  

  I ran across some cute photos and videos of Charlie's 1st Spring while cleaning out old files on my computer. I just HAD to share these with you guys! Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 OUTDOORS, TREK