The Perfect Bike and Wine Adventure in Tuscany

Biking and wine tasting in Tuscany is a great way to experience the gorgeous countryside and get plenty of exercise. …

City Hike in Old Quebec

Can exploring a hilly city count as exercise? I recently planned a family trip to Quebec City that included my husband and I, our three adultish kids, one of their friends, a goldendoodle and two different vehicles. To be honest I had pre-trip jitters thinking about all the variables that could go wrong. Someone was bound to forget their passport. How was the goldendoodle going to do in the city? …

Mad River Valley Mini Hike

Chase Brook Town Forest, June 2022 The towns of Waitsfield and Warren lie in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. They are quintessential Vermont towns with covered bridges and farms surrounded by the beautiful vista of the Green Mountains. While strolling along Main Street in Waitsfield my husband and I stumbled upon the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. I was eager to go in and get some free information, …

SUP Yoga

Hype or legit? A friend of mine organized a SUP yoga class, so I felt compelled to try it since I love my stand-up paddle board and yoga. Maybe it would be like chocolate and peanut butter going hand in hand.  To be honest, I was a little skeptical. How much yoga can you really do on a SUP? I bit my tongue and signed up. The class was scheduled …

The Unexpected Challenge of Hiking Camel’s Hump

“Finally, the trees cleared, and we gazed at the stunning panoramic view. We had made it to the summit, and it was beautiful.” …

Learning to Mountain Bike in Vermont

After a lifetime of saying no I decided to give it a try I love my road bike and use it frequently. My town doesn’t have any bike paths and lots of the roads are narrow, so I light myself up like a Christmas tree with flashing lights and neon clothing in order to be visible to traffic.  I stick to roads that are less traveled by cars and I …