A year ago, I started to crave backpacking again. I think this was inspired by a couple of guests who were about my age and shared with me their adventures of hiking the Appalachian trail. It brought back quite a few memories that I had from my previous backpacking trips. I recalled many challenging moments, […]
After months of daily hikes, stretching, physical therapy and planning, Druid and I will begin our journey and head down south this weekend to Florida to hike part of the Florida Trail. The Florida National Scenic Trail is a 1,500 mile federally designated trail beginning at Big Cypress National Preserve and ending at Gulf Islands […]
The start of the Fall season has been quite beautiful up here at Camp Earth Connection. I say “up here” because the elevation at Hammond Hill’s State Forest reaches approximately 1700 feet, which I believe is one of the highest points in Tompkins County. Although I don’t think I am at the highest point sitting […]
Camp Earth Connection wants to know your ideas of how to be better stewards and caretakers of our planet. How can we lower are carbon footprint, and encourage and educate our family, friends & the camping community to join us? I recently attended a series of virtual workshops on a “Global Resilience Summit.” The information […]
It’s been too long my friends. I have written this blog so any times in my head but sometimes finding the right words doesn’t come easily. Most especially when I want my words to be honest, open and authentic. I am pushing through my perfectionism though to connect with you all once more (Or all […]
