The long, winding trail up Snowy Mountain

Remember how I told you to do your research in my last post? I learned from experience, and Snowy Mountain was one big experience.
It all started when I mapped out fire tower hikes a “quick” drive from Rochester…

5 things you need for an Adirondack Fire Tower hike

It was a successful trip to the Adirondacks this week. On a whim, I booked a motel room and decided to cross two more fire tower trails off my list. 

While the booking was spontaneous, prepping for the hike was not. 

Here’s what I recommend if you’re looking to get out and explore the great outdoors.

Seven steps for a less stressful flight

I didn’t have great luck flying home from vacation. We know that now.

Still, there are a lot of things you can do to make your trip to the airport stress-free.

Here’s what I do to keep myself in check.

Family Vacation: St. Simons Island edition

Not that I’ve fully recovered from my long journey home, I’m already longing for the humid beaches on St. Simons Island.

If you’re looking for a vacation spot in Georgia, here’s what you need to know before you choose St. Simons.

Flying home with a bit of a God-wink

Small update from my last post: my flight back to Rochester was canceled.

Yet, here I am, writing from the comfort of my own couch.

So how did I make it home? Join me on my exhausting journey…