Let’s get out there!
I’m Hannah (trail name- Smirky P), an Arizona based outdoor enthusiast. I write hiking trail reports, thru-hike journals, and gear recommendations.
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I have been in Phoenix for a little over four months now. I can honestly say that I am spending more time on trails out here than I did in New York. Most of the time I am hiking some of the trails right near my apartment, but I have ventured out a little bit
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I was invited to join a group of people from my new job to adventure in Zion National Park this past week! Once I was able to find a dog sitter for Cash, the plan was set in motion. We left Monday, June 30th from Phoenix and headed north. We decided to take my car
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A couple months ago I was searching for a place to celebrate an anniversary with my boyfriend, Conner. I was looking for a cabin out in the woods that we could hike to, and bring Cash. Surprisingly, the closest option was 4 hours away in Vermont. Any cabins in New York don’t allow for dogs
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I recently moved across the country. And this post is going to be about the road trip and the move. It is not a hiking report by any means, but it was an adventure. So, in my book that constitutes a blog post. On Friday May 9, I loaded up my car with as many
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In the beginning of March my family and I set out to explore the Grand Lake Reserve in Redwood, NY. This was my first time checking out the nature preserve and it was a perfect day to do so. The weather was a bit chilly and little patches of snow decorated the woods. It was
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I feel that this post is long overdue for someone who loves the food involved with backpacking as much as I do. In my many miles of hiking and backpacking, I have come to know some of the tricks of the trade when it comes to backcountry meals. In this post I will talk about
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In my efforts to embrace my local resources I have really enjoyed being on the Sackets Harbor Historic Trail. It’s a short walk (and an even shorter drive) from where I live. It is pretty accessible too with a relatively even gravel grade. I first started using this trail in fall of 2024. Since then
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In my efforts to make the most of Winter, I set a goal to try out cross country skiing this year. I found out last week that Watertown Parks and Rec Department offers ski and snowshoe rentals on the weekends, and decided to check it out. The rentals are available at the Thompson Park bathhouse
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It has been a while since I have made it to the Adirondacks for hiking. When I first became interested in hiking I seemed to think that the only hikes to do or worth doing were in the ADK. But, over time, I have started to realize that that is not the case. Over time
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McKenzie Mountain was the last of the Saranac Lake 6 for me to hike. It was fantastic! I completed this hike on July 28th, 2024 7:30 pm. I set off for this hike in the afternoon to try and beat some of the scorching summer heat. This was a wise choice because this was quite
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