#thegreatoutdoors

I do enjoy being indoors, when needs be. Inside for me, is my truck, it's pretty basic. I've built most things inside, shelves the couch, table, my bed to name some. I'm no carpenter, but I can make things,

I've been living on this piece of land for just over a year now with my three girls. This past week, it has been raining almost non stop. When I arrived, I intended to park our home, next to some olive

My hike to trail work is up and over a ridge, providing ample time to let all of my senses take in the beauty around me.

I consider myself very lucky, as I have been to so many amazing places around the world. Since I was a little girl, I dreamt of travelling to far away lands. To explore the natural world and all it's wonder.

We hit the road yesterday witht the intent to do a snow hike to Sunset Peak below Mount Baldy. Unfortunately, the roadway was gated. So we drove to a lower elevation and made a morning out of it by hiking

Hike 2 of 52: Salt air, blue skies, suspicious Pomeranians, and the critter that crawled into my sinuses

and a couple of dirty old toys

Greetings, early get-uppers! This be the third part of my September Sunrise series, and it's a series within the series this time. If you missed the other two parts, here they be: September Sunrise Part

Night fishing always seems to sooth the soul even at its darkest. The night I mean. Or maybe the water? Or maybe the soul. Whatever is dark to you. Catching the fish, virtually blind, is the challenge.

Good tunes with friends a having a good time.

Leg two to our long distance hike is familiar territory. The ten mile route takes us from the village of Bodfari and up onto the line of hills that span North East Wales, known as the Clwydian range. I've

Leg two to our long distance hike is familiar territory. The ten mile route takes us from the village of Bodfari and up onto the line of hills that span North East Wales, known as the Clwydian range. I've

I interuppted a squirrel's breakfast this morning. As I walked, they seemed to follow me, jumping from branch to branch over my head, eating no more than a single leaf each time. At least they didn't throw

It's amazing how Nature manages to survive concrete and steel, often reclaiming what previously belonged to her.

This little critter - I mean, this proud, majestic beast! - came to visit me on my walk this morning. It circled me a few times before settling on this branch near me. I like to think it even posed for

Welcome all. Ready for another Beautiful Japan shot? Here we go! I know rains coming in the photo because moments after taking the shot it all let loose and I got very wet. I don't mind getting wet in

That Polar Vortex was not fun. My state, Michigan, basically shut down for an entire week. We had no school, no mail, and limited government. Then the temps went from -35°F to 50°F practically overnight.

In today's post, an introduction to the Japanese goddess of Autumn, Tatsutahime. Also a beautiful autumn photo from Kourankei showing off her work. I've posted photos from Kourankei before. It is a valley

I left the house exactly once today. No, wait; twice. The 2nd time I left the house, I noticed this plant growing near the front stairs. Again, it is something that I do not believe I have ever seen before.

I took this photo of the beautiful Glendalough in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, a couple of days ago. I love it! Glendalough is a wonderful place, and prior to visiting it this week, I hadn't been there in over