When I was planning my trip out West to visit Havasupai, I decided to head out a day early so I could spend a day at the Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire is about an hour outside... Continue Reading →
Every time I go on an adventure, I come home changed. My trip to Havasupai is no exception. The Havasupai campground is in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The only ways to get there are on foot, horse or... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be present? Your mind isn't wandering. You are not thinking about the past or worrying about the future. You are aware of what is going on around you and your surroundings. Something I've realized recently... Continue Reading →
Going on vacation with your family, significant other or friends can be wonderful, but there is nothing like a solo vacation. I just returned from a 5 day vacation to Utah. I went by myself with no intentions on meeting... Continue Reading →
Last week Fernando and I went camping. It had been pretty intense couple of months and I needed to get away for a couple of days. I immediately thought of going to the Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois.... Continue Reading →
I'm pretty sure that is a direct quote from a friend of mine. She posed this question late last summer after noticing I was hiking a couple of times a week. I just laughed and said it helps keep me... Continue Reading →
Throughout this year I have tried many ways (some successful and some not) to reduce stress and anxiety. My favorite, by far, is hiking. Spending more time out in nature with my own thoughts has had a huge impact on... Continue Reading →
Becoming Sara 