#TrailMagic

Here you can read about all of our adventures. You'll find stories by location using the map above or you can read our posts chronologically below. We also have categories for trails, peaks, and public lands.

Sky Island, a Retreat for the Knees

I struggled, I stumbled, I limped. I asked Jake to slow and if I could use one of his trekking polls, (oddly, I've never used them...

Crater Lake National Park

Red Stick, you're hired! Thank you for our wonderful box of goodies! Unsurprisingly, you really know what a hiker craves. Peanut butter,...

Subway Cave - Baum Lake

Dear Rick & Linda, Thank you so much for supporting us on our hike! Thanks to you & others Karrie & I now feel confident that we can make...

Clear Creek Campsite - Braatens, Belden

Heya Stephers! This morning Jake and I got up early and booked it to Belden. It's always exciting to get to town (even if its only a...

KM Campground - Campsite 728

Hi Aunt Pat and Uncle Bob! How are you? Hope you're staying cool in PA. Sounds like its scorching hot everywhere right now and it might...

Kennedy Meadows - KM Campground

Chris, Jill, Oliver and Mona! Good morning! How is the farm? Are the chicken tractor and hoop house working out for ya? I heard your...

Mile 633 - Highway 178

Hey Michelle! How have you been? Are you enjoying life in Nor Cal? What are you up to? It's been a while since I've given you a life...

Interstate 10 - Whitewater River Crossing

Dear Allison, Thank you so much for driving us to the border! Our trip has been great so far & today was one of the best days yet! We...

Fuller Ridge - Interstate 10

Hi Mark! I hope things are going well at the garage & that the paint in the office is continuing to provide a feminine touch, even in my...

San Felipe - Warner Springs

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I know it's a couple days early, but this will be late by the time it gets to you anyway. I hope you had a great...