Valentine’s Day Trifecta – Snowshoes, the Spa and Squid

Posted on February 2nd, 2018

Although I tend to prefer nontraditional or more personalized date options, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, I want to do it up right! I’m talking roses, candlelit dinners and the type of gift that comes in a perfectly wrapped and ribbon adorned box. This holiday brings out the bes…

National Dog Day, Friday, August 26th

Posted on August 25th, 2016

We are celebrating National Dog Day. Here’s to “man’s best friend,” from prehistoric Dino to Space age Astro, loveable Lassie, the always hungry Scooby Doo, the gifted Mr. Peabody or the modern day “Max” from the movie Pets. They love us unconditionally and are always there to g…

Three Bikes and Some Bears on the Shingle Mill Pathway

Posted on June 7th, 2016

The morning sun is bright on the windshield as we speed along the gentle curves of Sturgeon Valley Road toward the Shingle Mill Pathway in the Pigeon River Country Forest. Although it is late May – Memorial Day weekend in fact – the trees on either side glow a brilliant spring green. I look forward b…