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Easing Back into Trail Time The gang hit some really high notes in 2025, visiting a few state parks, heading out together at more peak times and integrating new friends. However, our success is built on a foundation of consistent, confidence-boosting repetitions, not high-intensity challenges. As we gear up for our first group outings of 2026, my focus for the team is re-calibration. The holidays often mean a break in routine, increased indoor stress with travel, boarding or

Disclaimer: I am an extreme enthusiast of the off-season. My ideal vacation involves zero small talk, no scheduled activities, and absolutely no new "vacation friends"—unless we count the coffee barista and the park ranger, a strictly transactional relationship. Vacation time is sacred, non-work me-time . More importantly, it is dog time. We live on their schedule, follow their nose, and generally do dog things. They really have life figured out, if you just roll with it. So,

Thea's buddy Rizzo invited her to to check out Dairy Ridge Dog Run and we had so much fun that I took my trio back! The park has been...

It's official. The adventure is on! I'm excited to announce that I've signed a contract with the University of Wisconsin Press to write a...

Sunny and mid-50's, it's another Sunday morning full of excitement with my spark plug gang of Urban Scramblers. Today's hike took us to...

Boom. As much as I cringe at the words Bucket List, I sure like ticking off boxes. Camping at Buffalo Gap National Grassland with my dogs!!