Why weight-loss is not my New Year’s Resolution. This was the first New Year’s morning that I didn’t wake up, step on the scale, and confirm my #1 New Year’s resolution – to lose weight. In fact, losing weight is not on my New Year’s resolution list at all. Not even an honorable mention. Why?…
Author: Laura Caldwell
Georgia to Maine – Never the Same.
How I am mentally preparing for a 2,200 mile walk in the woods. Okay, its officially 2,197.4 miles. Piece of cake. I’ve been walking my whole life; this is just more of the same. As much as I try to make light of the situation, my inner self keeps saying “Shut up, you’re not funny….
Fluffy Folks on Mountains: The Quest for Plus-Size Gear.
When one thinks of a long-distance hiker, often the image of a bronzed, Patagonia-clad athlete with bulging quads comes to mind; perched no doubt on a rocky summit in the White Mountains. And that’s fair enough because that’s the image we’ve all been served. But in reality, my reality anyway, the muscles are more akin…
Lessons Learned On My First Backpacking Trip.
1. Make sure someone knows your plans! It’s not enough to announce, “I’m going off to hike the Appalachian Trail.”, unless of course you’re planning to hike the entire 2,198 miles of it. If you are planning a solo backpacking trip, it is crucial that someone knows where this adventure is to take place. When…
A Fluffy Folks Guide to Hiking in Georgia
The great outdoors can be awe-inspiring, stimulating our senses and challenging our bodies to push further and reach higher towards that next summit. But it can also cause us to gasp for oxygen and fret over whatever it was that just cracked in our lower back. If you are a member of the Fluffy Folks…
Hiking Her Way to Health: One Woman’s 260-Pound Weight-Loss Adventure.
This is April’s story. In a world full of stories that just hurt your heart, it’s refreshing to come across one that lifts your spirit and resonates hope and encouragement. Such is April’s story – a story of faith, family and persistence; mixed in with a healthy dose of the great outdoors. April’s weight-loss journey…
Highpoint Highlight – Florida’s Britton Hill
At just 345 feet, Florida’s highpoint Britton Hill is the lowest of the U.S. Highpoints. In fact, you wouldn’t guess it was a highpoint at all if it weren’t for the signs marking its significance. Florida’s Britton Hill is in North Walton County, approximately 12 miles from Defuniak Springs Florida, and just an hour’s drive…
Highpoint Highlight: Alabama’s Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain – Alabama’s Highpoint Located in Delta Alabama, this great state’s highpoint can be found within Cheaha State Park. At 2,407 feet above sea level, Alabama’s highpoint features a stone observation tower which is open to the public and offers stunning views of the surrounding Talladega National Forest. The observation tower, also known as…
U.S. Highpoints Challenge
Each state has its highest elevation, known as a highpoint. Those who challenge themselves to visit each of these highpoints are known as highpointers.
An Epic Journey to Len Foote Hike Inn
What is Len Foote Hike Inn? Len Foote Hike Inn is probably one of the most unique experiences the adventure traveler can have. Nestled high in the mountains of north Georgia, Len Foote Hike Inn is not your grandmother’s B&B. Unless, of course, your grandmother is Emma Gatewood. This totally cool and environmentally friendly place…