Last year my daughter and friend took a drive to Colorado Springs, CO; one of my most favorite places. During our weekend there, we visited Garden of the Gods (free), Pikes Peak (reasonably priced for great memories), and Cave of the Winds (really great prices, especially if you have kids!). Continue reading “Colorado Springs, a Weekend Getaway”
I have been to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge many times, but never made it up to Mt. Scott. Until today! Continue reading “Visiting Mount Scott”
I love to go hiking and take snacks along the dirt trail me with. Cliff Bars are great, trail mix, protein bars, etc. I found a nice recipe for quick 5-minute protein truffles. When can you go wrong with truffles? Like, never. Continue reading “Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles”
Everything needed for five and a half months on the Pacific Crest Trail.
One night more than a century ago, 16 men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the Oregon Coast Trail.
Source: The Shipwreck of the Lupatia
Ben and I really do love the outdoors when it’s not sweltering hot or freezing cold. April was the perfect time to visit Yosemite National Park. The temperatures were comfortable and the tourist season hadn’t kicked off. Yosemite is known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and abundant hiking trails. This world […]
I follow this Facebook page, I Love Hiking, and they have some cool shirts sometimes and a bunch of hiking posts (obviously), nature photos, and so forth. Continue reading “I Just Want To Go Hiking”
Hi everyone! We have another special guest author for 108 Klicks Around the World. Tumsifu Frank graduated from Moshi University College Of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) in Tanzania, Africa. He is a local with a great appreciation of his country, travel, and humanity. Here, Tumsifu shares with us his favorite places in Tanzania. Enjoy this interesting article of these wondrous places! All photo credits go to: Tumsifu Frank.
Continue reading “Tanzania, Africa: My Home and Favorite Places by: Tumsifu Frank”
About the Guest Author: Emily Gallegos is an Advertising major from Oklahoma University (Boomer Sooner!) and has a passion for traveling and languages. Emily is a powerhouse of energy, full of creative ideas and extremely goal oriented, and future focused. I am so glad to have her guest blogging on 108 Klicks Around the world.  After reading her experience, give her a shout out in the comments– she would love to hear your feedback!
Continue reading “I Took the Path Less Traveled… and it was Wonderful (guest author!)”
In 2016 I am planning to participate in a Survival Training Course. I have spent the last couple months, and will spend the next few, preparing my pack with items required.
I’ve always had a passion for adventure, and knowing how to survive in precarious outdoor situations is not only necessary to a hiker, traveler and back-roader, but Continue reading “Basic Wilderness Survival in 2016”
