“ "Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures." — Lovelle Drachman Hello Friends! Living in the Ozarks is like having a giant outdoor playground in your backyard — every day is an opportunity for adventure! Whether it's kayaking the crystal-clear waters of the Buffalo River or hitting one of the many scenic trails, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the beauty here. I just finished hiking Hemmed in Hollow-home to the tallest waterfall between the Rockies and the Appalachians —...
2 months ago • 1 min read
“ “How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!” — Thomas Wentworth Higginson Hello! Yes. It's COLD! But there is still outdoor adventure to be had. January's adventures were beautiful! Thank goodness for 4x4's which allow us to explore country backroads during the snow. An amazing adventure option is White Rock Moutain for some amazing views in Arkansas. This one requires quite the drive down some dirt roads, but the payoff is amazing! Be sure to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
“ “You do not find the happy life. You make it.” — Benjamin Franklin Hello! It's been a minute since the last email! Life has been BUSY! The last half of 2024 included a tornado devastating my hometown and my parents' house, rebuilding, job loss, new job in one field, new licenses, and new jobs in new fields. A LOT! But, we still made time for ADVENTURE! After the job loss, we hit an epic 10-day road trip out west. After that, we stayed close to home for our year end adventures. Our favorite...
6 months ago • 1 min read
“ “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” — Oprah Winfrey Hello! We are well into November and the year is coming to an end. But that doesn't mean the adventures have to end. Winter is an amazing time for hiking! Why? No bugs, no people, and unobstructed views! Lace-up those hiking boots and take off to your favorite outlooks! In Arkansas, there are still some colorful leaves in the trees. But that will soon be gone, leaving bare trees and beautiful views of...
8 months ago • 2 min read
“ "True life is lived when tiny changes occur." — Leo Tolstoy Hello! Well, it's been a minute. Life has changed and shifted my path, resulting in new life adventures. Losing my job of almost a decade was a blow at first. But then... I viewed this as an opportunity. I saw this as life changing my direction. It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go. -Jim Rohn The new: I got my therapist license in 2 new states (heeeey there Oklahoma and...
9 months ago • 1 min read
“ "Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong." — Mandy Hale Hello! Change is the word for this season of my life. I recently got the news that my beloved job of almost 9 years will not be available starting next month. At first, this was devastating. But then, I thought of all the possibilities for the next season of my life. And I'm excited! Of course, the adventures shall continue, and maybe even GROW! What's Next? For the first time in...
11 months ago • 1 min read
“ May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace. — Umair Siddiqui HELLO! Are you making the most of your summer? The heat can hamper the outdoor summer fun in some locations. Here are the outdoor activities that have kept us going- HIKING Even on the hot days, you can still hike! The saving grace in the Ozarks is the tree protection from the direct sun. So while it's still hot (in the 90's), a hike is doable with some extra planning and precautions. My most recent...
11 months ago • 1 min read
“ Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Hello! Happy Birthday, AMERICA! It's July. It's dry. It's hot. And most Arkansas water sources are low. Has that stopped the fun? NO! But it does impact the outdoor activity selection. Here are the adventures I've been on in the past 2 weeks- Adventure Ideas Lake Life! We made a Father's Day Trip to the beautiful Table Rock Lake. Although water levels are low, lakes are still a good option for some outdoor fun....
12 months ago • 1 min read
“ Adventures don’t come calling like unexpected relatives; you have to go looking for them. — Mark Jenkins Hello! The NWA tornado clean-up efforts have been going well! My parent's house was an instant total loss. But they are recouping well at my house and clean-up is moving along. The next step? REBUILD! If you would like to follow the clean-up and rebuilding efforts, hop on over to my Facebook Page! Since the clean-up efforts are slowing down (waiting on all of the insurance stuff to...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read