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The Solo Hike I Almost Didn't Take

My first solo hike is officially in the books. 🌿 I'll be honest, I almost didn't go. The plan was to wake up at 6 a.m., get an early start, and hit the trail before it got busy. That didn't happen. I slept in, started second-guessing myself, and considered staying home. But instead, I got ready, put on my new hiking pants (which I was way too excited about), and went anyway. Those pants were a game changer, by the way. They were lightweight, breathable, and kept me from feeling every leaf an

Karina ZavalaJun 25

Rooted Living

When the Sun Comes Out, So Do We

Finally, the weather is starting to look better, and I could not be more excited. As I’m writing this, there is a huge thunderstorm outside and even a tornado warning in the area. It’s kind of fascinating to watch, but it also makes me wonder, does this mean sunnier days ahead or just cooler weather? Earlier this week, I went on my first hike of 2026. It was short, only about 50 minutes, but it was calm and beautiful. Along the trail, I saw young couples, families, and people fishing by the lak

Karina ZavalaMar 16