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…

Flying frustrations look about the same during the pandemic

As I sit here, waiting for an update as to when my flight could take off, might as well fill you in how what flying looks like during this stage of the pandemic.

Spoiler alert: still not fun.