Kenobi in Chicago Bay in front of the cabin. So… I slept in until 4:30 a.m. (yes, really), which actually counts as sleeping in up here. When sunrise hits around 5-ish, the lake light comes blazing in like a natural alarm clock. I rolled out of bed, brewed some strong coffee, and started sketching out the day’s... Continue Reading →
OK, Monday kicked off strong—we hit the road early (again! Who even is this organized version of me??), heading north into the land of pine trees and peaceful roads. With less construction than Sunday, the drive was way more chill. The scenery definitely helped too—there’s something absolutely magical about Northern Wisconsin once you leave the chaos of... Continue Reading →
Hey hey! I know it’s been a hot minute since I last posted—life got a little wild. But guess what? Our big adventure kicked off on time this past Sunday. ON. TIME. That might not sound like much, but if you know me, you know I usually roll out a solid 30 to 60 minutes later than... Continue Reading →
Whew—yesterday was a wild ride! Jacksonville got smacked by a tornado, and let me tell you, Mother Nature really knows how to make an entrance. The whole town lost power until the early hours of the morning, and while it was a tense day, the good news is everyone’s okay. The worst of the damage... Continue Reading →
Alright folks, the countdown is on and the pre-adventure hustle is in full swing! Right now, it's all the less-than-glamorous-but-totally-necessary stuff—washing out the backpack bladder, airing out the hiking and camping gear that still smells like last summer (and other stuff), and saying goodbye to socks with more holes than fabric... you get the idea.... Continue Reading →
One week, people! Just one more week until we pile into the car, crank up the road trip playlist, and point the compass north toward one of our favorite spots—The North Shore. Can you smell the pine trees and lake air already? Because I swear I can. First up, we're breaking the drive with a... Continue Reading →
Alright, adventure crew — it feels like Kenobi and I have been in hibernation mode for way too long. Not totally off the grid, but definitely not chasing sunsets down winding highways or getting our boots muddy in the middle of nowhere like we should be. The wanderlust is real, and let me tell you... Continue Reading →
Happy Easter! Kenobi and I ventured out on the river trail early this morning. It was a gorgeous cool, sunny morning, and we had the park to ourselves. Is there anything better? Yes! First, I was able to purchase a baguette and loaf of bread from my favorite bakery, Adore, plus a Danish pastry and... Continue Reading →
After some big life changes and feeling trapped in our apartment since spring 2020, we’re going on hiking adventures around Central Illinois. With the help of All Trails, it is easy to find the dog-friendly trails. I am surprised at how many trails do not allow dogs on leash. This weekend we explored the Spring... Continue Reading →
I took a look at my drafts and found this written in October 2017. Not sure how I didn't publish it, but it's worth a read! This week included the Minnesota Education Association (MEA) days, October 19th and 20th. So, I loaded up my car, and Kenobi and I hit the road in the early... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 