Five Rivers MetroParks is nothing short of amazing! You can take the kids up the 81 steps to the tippy-top of the Cox Arboretum Tree Tower. Of course, that is if you can handle the view from that height. The wood tower was built thanks to the donations of over 400 donors via the [...]
Winter Hiking with New Friends
December 31, 2012 by ·
It can be scary getting started on hiking. You’d like to go with a friend and enjoy the hike and conversation because talking to yourself and answering isn’t a good practice. The Buckeye Trail Association has a Meet-Up group. This is a group of really nice people who just like to hike and meet other [...]
I’m BACK!
September 4, 2012 by ·
Hello! I’m back. Today is the first day of school for the kids and I am officially off summer break and back on writing and hiking for a living. This fall I will be hiking a lot and am looking forward to telling you all about the trails. My friend Katie over at FamilyFriendlyCincinnati.com is [...]
Keep Hydrated
June 4, 2012 by ·
Summer time brings warmer weather and the need to make sure that you are staying hydrated. Of course, if you have been awake the last few years you know that disposable water bottles are convenient but not the best environmental choice. So what are your other options? Steel and aluminum bottles can have thin expoxy [...]
Slowing Down
May 16, 2012 by ·
Slow Down Hiking isn’t about getting from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible (well, unless there is a thunderstorm). A hike with your kids is about the adventure you have along the way. However, when you think of an adventure you might envision towering cliffs, raging rivers, plunging waterfalls but to your [...]
Journaling — Stop Trying to Be Thoreau and Just Write
April 30, 2012 by ·
Increase the depth of your junkets into nature by taking along a simple journal. Use what works best for you whether you use your phone to take photos and notes or are a traditionalist and use a notebook (pocket sized craft paper Moleskines are great) and pencil or even if you use watercolors (I use [...]
Hello Happy Hikers!
January 19, 2010 by ·
Welcome and I’m glad you stopped by – I’m the author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati. To answer a few quick questions (the ones I get at every book signing and interview): I used a Garmin GPS 60Cx and Delorme mapping software to create the base of the map the cartographer made it all-sorts-a [...]
