I had heard about the Junior Ranger Program, and I knew it would be a fun way for Jane to learn and experience the National Parks we visit. We had our first chance at Everglades National Park, and I’m so glad I inquired about it. Jane loved it! Here’s the deal. At any National Park, […]
Quitting My Job
I’ve always had a job. At sixteen, when I literally didn’t make the cut for the varsity sports teams (pine rider for life, holla!), I got an after school, office job. From that point on, I always had a job. I worked at a movie theater and clothing retailer in high school. During college, I […]
Old Folks at Home at Stephen Foster State Park, FL
Way down upon de Suwannee River, far, far away. Here’s wha my heart is turning ebbed. Here’s wha de old folks stay. Stephen Foster lyrics from “Old Folks at Home” Florida’s State song. Stephen Foster NAILED IT! No, really. We were the youngest four people in the entire state park. The youngest people with the […]
A Virus: The Uninvited Visitor at Santee State Park, SC
The day we left on our trip, I was filled with nerves and lots of emotions. I was in pretty good spirits in the car. Wilson napped! Jane behaved well, and we got to our destination easily. “We’ve got this!” I thought. The blissful overconfidence was my parenting fail. Never get cocky!!! You WILL be […]
Hi, My Name is Katie and I Married an Adventurer.
Me? Well, I’m not sure what I am. I love the outdoors. I can specifically look back on my summers spent hiking, mountain biking, and rafting in the North Carolina mountains and attribute most of who I think I am as a person (other than my parents) to those camp days. I want my ashes sprinkled […]
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