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New River Gorge National Park Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve protects one of the oldest rivers on the continent. Known for its world-class whitewater rafting and the iconic steel arch bridge that towers 876 feet above the water, the park offers a stunning blend […]
Visiting Two More National Parks Our timing was a little off for seeing leaves at their peak fall color while visiting New River Gorge National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Of course, when planning a trip several months in advance, it’s impossible to know exactly when fall will be in its full glory. […]
Timing Leaf Peeping with the Color Change My husband Bill and I usually spend a week or two in New England each October, hoping to time it to perfectly match peak leaf peeping season. This year, though, we opted to stay closer to home. Leaves would be changing a little later farther south in West […]
Losing My Mom My brother and I lost our mom this week. It will take me a while to write a tribute worthy of what she meant to our family and the community… Overview of the Week Before getting into each day’s workouts, here’s an overview of my workouts from this past week. Scroll […]
Natural Bridge State Park Located within the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, this natural semi-elliptical arch, carved from limestone over millions of years, is a true geological marvel. Privately owned for nearly 250 years—including a period of ownership by Thomas Jefferson—the bridge was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1997 and designated a […]
Introducing Adventure Powered by Deb If you missed Friday’s post, you missed the launch of Adventure Powered by Deb and the story behind the name change. While the old URL will redirect you to the new site until April 2026, I encourage you to update your bookmark to the permanent address right away. You’ll see […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and talk about more than just fitness related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off.. If we were having […]
About the Ride While in Illinois visiting my aunt and cousins, my husband and I drove to the Kyle Road parking lot in O’Fallon to ride on the Goshen Trail, eventually connecting to the Nickel Plate Trail. Both paths are part of the larger MCT (Madison County Transit) trail system. We cut a planned […]
West Glacier, Montana West Glacier serves as the primary gateway to Glacier National Park’s western side and is a major hub for outdoor activities. Situated near the Flathead River, it is widely known for thrilling activities like white water rafting. The area also offers several recreational paths, such as the Apgar – West Glacier […]
Lifting Again After a few weeks of taking it easy, I’m back on track with both my cardio and lifting. Cardio didn’t really take a hit during my recovery from two minor skin cancer surgeries, but lifting certainly did and it felt fabulous to be back to regular workouts even if I had to cut […]
~ Runfessions ~ A collection of statements admitting that one is guilty of a variety of running crimes… It’s time again to join in on the fun and clear my conscience of recent running, biking, fitness, nutrition, and life in general faux pas. I know I’ll feel better when I’m done, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give […]
Glacier National Park Designated the “Crown of the Continent” in 1910, Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana is a vast, glacier-carved wilderness crossing the Continental Divide. It features over 700 lakes, is a sanctuary for iconic wildlife (grizzly bears, moose, mountain goats), and is traversed by the Going-to-the-Sun Road and 700 miles of trails. […]
Glacier National Park The “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park was established in 1910 in northwestern Montana. This majestic wilderness, defined by glacial carving, features dramatic U-shaped valleys, over 700 crystalline lakes, and the Continental Divide. It serves as an ecologically intact sanctuary for iconic wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and mountain goats. […]
Back Outside After spending three weeks stuck inside on my spin bike, I was tickled to get back outside on my road bike! The weather was perfect and the company was even better (my husband) and we had a fantastic ride. Overview of the Week Before getting into each day’s workouts, here’s an overview […]
Glacier National Park Glacier National Park, consecrated in 1910, is justly revered as the “Crown of the Continent,” a vast protected wilderness in northwestern Montana. This majestic landscape is the enduring legacy of eons of glacial carving, featuring sweeping U-shaped valleys, over 700 crystalline lakes, and the crucial Continental Divide. It remains an ecologically […]
Glacier National Park Established in 1910, Glacier National Park is the “Crown of the Continent,” covering 1,583 square miles of spectacular wilderness in northwestern Montana. Defined by massive glacial action, its landscape features U-shaped valleys, over 700 lakes, and it straddles the Continental Divide. It is home to diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, […]
Back Outside Soon? I’m still on my spin bike, but should be back outside next week, maybe even later today. I’ll start with relatively flat routes – the slightest reach or lift over my head with my right arm pulls on my wound which isn’t something I need to do on my bike unless I’m […]
Glacier National Park Established in 1910, Glacier National Park covers 1,583 square miles of spectacular wilderness in northwestern Montana. Defined by massive glacial action, it features over 700 lakes and straddles the Continental Divide. It is home to diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and mountain goats. The park is traversed by the iconic, […]
Glacier National Park Established in May 1910 as the tenth U.S. National Park, Glacier covers 1,583 square miles of spectacular wilderness in northwestern Montana. It is often called the “Crown of the Continent.” Straddling the Continental Divide, the park’s waters flow into both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Its defining feature is the massive […]
Keeping it Inside Even though I saw a couple of clients on Labor Day, my whole week was thrown off and I never knew what day of the week it was. I took advantage of the beautiful weather for a couple of walks outside, but I’m still stuck inside on my spin bike until my […]
