Category: Life Outside
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First Backpacking Trip: 5 Days, 50 Pounds, and Lessons Learned in the Backcountry
What happens when your “easy” trail turns into steep climbs, storms, and five days of carrying 50 pounds? Here’s my first backpacking trip story—complete with gear tips, packing mistakes, and lessons every beginner backpacker should know.
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The Easiest Hairstyle That Lasts for Days: My Go-To for Camping, Nursing School, Traveling, and Everything in Between
Say goodbye to heavy styling tools and hours in front of the mirror. This easy 5-minute twist bun is perfect for camping, traveling, nursing school, and even the gym. It lasts for days, works for different hair types, and transforms into multiple cute styles throughout the week. Watch the step-by-step video tutorial and learn why…
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🏹 Upgrading My Bow & Rediscovering My Love for Archery
After almost 7 months away from the range (thank you, winter), I finally upgraded my bow — and I honestly couldn’t be more excited. The moment I pulled it back, I felt everything I’ve missed about archery come rushing back in. For me, archery has become something way more than a hobby. It’s healing. It’s…
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Gearing Up for Our 2024 Camping/Hunting Trip: The Ultimate Checklist
As the 2024 camping and hunting season approaches, it’s time to start gearing up for the adventure. Packing for a camping trip requires careful planning to ensure you have everything you need for comfort, safety, and convenience. With that in mind, I’ve put together a detailed list of everything we’ll need to make this trip…
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Embracing Healing Through Art, Fitness, and Nature
We all have our trauma and lessons we’ve endured as we grow. Everyone’s experiences are different, and what helps them heal is also unique. I believe that if my experiences can help someone process and work through their own, that’s the reason I was put on this earth. I feel this is where I’m supposed…
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Embracing Archery Together: Our Journey and Tips
When Jacob and I are out shooting together, we often get asked a variety of questions. People are curious about the kind of bow I shoot, how Jacob encouraged me to try archery, and how we get along so well during strenuous events like the Total Archery Challenge (TAC). Let’s start with the easy one:…
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Preparing for Outdoor Adventures and the Total Archery Challenge
Getting Ready for TAC, Hunting Trips, and Outdoor Adventures Preparing for outdoor adventures, whether it’s the Total Archery Challenge (TAC), a hunting trip, or just exploring nature, requires dedication, planning, and the right gear. While I’m not sponsored by any of the companies I mention here, I genuinely believe they have made a significant difference…
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Gearing Up for Upcoming Adventures: Physical Preparations and Training
With the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) just around the corner and our much-anticipated camping and hunting trips following closely behind, our preparations have kicked into high gear. While our last blog post covered the essential items for our trip (don’t forget to check that out!), this time, we’re focusing on the physical preparations and lifestyle…
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Preparing for the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure: TAC and Camping/Hunting Trip 2024
As the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) approaches, it’s the perfect time to kick our minds into gear for the adventures ahead. This year’s TAC is just a couple of weeks away, and it’s been the catalyst for reviewing and updating our camping and hunting trip lists. Reflecting on last year’s experiences, we’re fine-tuning our preparations…
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Reconnecting with Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Saved My Sanity
In a world that often feels like it’s hurtling forward at a breakneck pace, I was, admittedly, a self-proclaimed homebody. The cozy embrace of familiar surroundings and daily routines had lulled me into a state of blissful complacency, where the idea of reconnecting with nature seemed a distant notion. That was until the seismic shift…
In Need of Nature 