Best Hiking Apps for Every Hiker (Beginner to Expert) When I first got into hiking I definitely googled "best hiking apps"; so here is the article I wish had existed back then. Whether you’re planning your first hike or preparing for a multi-day backpacking trip, the right outdoor ...
How to Start Hiking Solo as a Woman
- From An Experienced Solo Female Hiker Hiking Solo: Confidence, Safety Tips & What No One Tells You Hiking solo as a woman can feel intimidating — especially at the beginning. Questions about safety, confidence, and “what ifs” often stop women before they ever step onto the trail ...
Beginner’s Guide to Hiking with Kids: Safety, Gear & the Right Mindset
Hiking with kids can feel intimidating at first — but it doesn’t have to be. With the right safety preparation, simple gear, and a realistic mindset, hiking becomes one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to introduce children to the outdoors. This beginner’s guide to ...
The Rally Hotel Denver: A Stylish Stay in LoDo
Sometimes the most meaningful getaways don’t require a long drive or an extended stay—just a change of scenery and the right place to land. Lily and I spent one cozy, memorable night at The Rally Hotel in downtown Denver, and it turned out to be exactly the kind of intentional pause we ...
12.31.25 — The Day That Never Became
An Open Letter to Myself as the Date Approaches There are dates in our lives we never forget. Some are celebrated. Some are mourned. And some sit in a strange in-between, carrying a weight that’s hard to describe because the grief isn’t just about a person—it’s about a version of ourselves we ...