Dec 24, 2019

Margaret Webster grew up in Connecticut. She has had a lifelong love of science, the outdoors, travel, and exploration. As a child, she aspired to be a cross between Jacques Cousteau and Robert Ripley of Ripley’s Believe It or Not.

After raising her two sons, she decided to embark on a solo cross-country odyssey that...

Dec 10, 2019

Gifts for $10-50

1.  Give the Gift of Trees -  (Global) Trees for the Future.org   https://trees.org/
     (US-based) American Forests.org https://www.americanforests.org/ways-to-give/gift-of-trees/

2.  State Parks Pass

3.  Hiking notebook/journal  

4.  Lightheart Gear Backpacking Dress -

Nov 26, 2019

Cheryl Suchors grew up in Southern, Eastern and Mid-Western US and is a proud graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Nov 12, 2019

This week's lagniappe has Anna chatting with her friend, Pam. They are talking about glamping and the art of comfort in the woods.

Anna hasn't been too well so I've revived an episode that has marginal sound quality. However, the subject was so much fun that I've put it together to share with you.

Oct 22, 2019

Melissa Zimmerman is an architectural consultant who stumbled into hiking three years ago. (Literally. She really needs to watch for those troublesome tree roots.) From the first time she saw a picture of Machu Picchu, she knew she needed to see it in person. Then she heard about Choquequirao, which is only accessed...