Category Archives: day hike

Everyday Workouts

Back in 1993, when I was in my mid-twenties, my skinny days were ending. After spending my entire youth in the bottom quartile in body weight for my age, my metabolism slowed. Rather than adjust my diet, I opted to … Continue reading

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Tornado Damage Along the Pathfinder Parkway

Photo Album | GPS Track On May 6, 2024 a tornado dipped and destroyed along a 41 mile path across Osage and Washington counties. The cyclone ripped a pathway up to 1,700 feet wide, peaking at EF4 on the Enhanced … Continue reading

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Redwoods Trip VI: Prairie Creek Redwoods Walks

June 6-7, 2024 | Moorman Grove Photo Album | Cathedral Loop Photo Album After our initial trek along part of the Cathedral Trees Trail, on subsequent days we had two more walks at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, along with … Continue reading

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Redwoods Trip V: Cathedral Trees, Elk Meadow

June 5, 2024 | Photo Album The highlight of our trip were the walks associated with a three-night stay at Elk Meadow Cabins, which are nestled on private land between the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and Redwood National Park. … Continue reading

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Redwoods Trip III: Stout Grove

June 4, 2024 | Photo Album We got around early on our third morning of the vacation so that we could reach the Stout Grove of redwoods before it became crowded. The Stout Memorial Grove is in the heart of … Continue reading

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