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02/17/2026

Dan and I decided to level up our trail support game and deliver pizza and cookies straight to the Lone Star Hiking Trail. Because sometimes “ultralight” means letting someone else carry the carbs.

Just helping out a friend… and proving that trail magic comes in red insulated bags too.

02/15/2026

Spring means more time on the trails, in the woods, and exploring nature — but it also means ticks and biting insects are out in full force too.

👉 Before you head out, make sure you protect your clothes, boots, and gear:

✨ Spray them down ahead of time — and let them dry — for extra protection.
This helps keep ticks & bugs off your gear so you can enjoy the outdoors worry-free!

🔗 Grab the spray I use here: https://amzn.to/3MgaPPP

Stay safe, stay comfortable, and go hike without the bite!

For use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear, Sawyer Permethrin repels or kills disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease), mosquitoes (West Nile and Zika viruses) and more than 55 other kinds of insects. Perfect for camping, backpacking, hunting, travel, backyard BBQs, picnics, ...

02/15/2026

Prepping Trailmates for Amazon Fulfillment!

So excited for this next stage of the Just Hyke Trailmate journey. Seeing these packaged, labeled, and ready to ship feels like a huge step forward.

From idea… to design… to product… and now headed to Amazon FBA.

Watch for the Just Hyke Trailmate on Amazon soon!

02/14/2026

A friend and I camped near a quiet pond close to Trailhead #2. The evening was still and perfect… soft reflections on the water, tall pines overhead, and unhurried conversation.

Sometimes self-love isn’t chocolates or roses.
Sometimes it’s giving yourself permission to reset.
To breathe deeper.
To unplug.
To let nature calm your nervous system.

That’s what a Nature Reset feels like — choosing presence over pressure.

We also bumped into Girl Hikes on the trail! She’s documenting her thru-hike of the LSHT, and I’m so excited to follow her journey and see the final story unfold. There’s something powerful about women showing up for big goals out there.

Today felt like the best kind of Valentine’s gift — time outside, meaningful connection, and space to simply be.

How are you showing yourself a little love today? 💚✨

02/14/2026

Spent part of Valentine’s Day the way my heart truly loves — on the Lone Star Hiking Trail 🌲💚

A friend and I camped near a quiet pond close to Trailhead #2. The evening was still and perfect… soft reflections on the water, tall pines overhead, and unhurried conversation.

Sometimes self-love isn’t chocolates or roses.
Sometimes it’s giving yourself permission to reset.
To breathe deeper.
To unplug.
To let nature calm your nervous system.

That’s what a Nature Reset feels like — choosing presence over pressure.

Today felt like the best kind of Valentine’s gift — time outside, meaningful connection, and space to simply be.

How are you showing yourself a little love today? 💚✨

02/11/2026

So excited to share — I was invited to tell the story of my journey visiting the monarch butterflies in Mexico 🦋

Walking among millions of monarchs and witnessing one of nature’s greatest migrations is something I’ll never forget. I’m honored the story was featured by Monarch Joint Venture.

👉 Read it here:
https://monarchjointventure.org/blog/walking-with-the-monarchs-a-journey-into-central-mexico

Have you ever experienced a moment in nature that stayed with you?

The Monarch Joint Venture is a partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic programs that are working together…

02/10/2026

Outdoor learning comes in many forms — and I love seeing creative approaches to skill-building in our community.

Thank you to Stikky for sharing copies of Stikky Survival and Stikky Tracks. I appreciate the opportunity to explore their unique bite-sized learning format designed to introduce wilderness concepts in an accessible way.

These books present outdoor fundamentals — like shelter building, fire starting, signaling, and wildlife awareness — in a way that encourages curiosity and lowers the barrier for beginners entering the outdoor space. As someone who teaches and leads in this field, I value resources that help spark confidence and interest in getting outside.

They’re not technical field manuals — and they aren’t meant to be — but they serve as approachable conversation starters and gateway tools for people beginning their outdoor journey.

I always support collaboration across brands and educators working toward the shared goal of connecting more people with nature 🌿

02/09/2026

A Moment of Silence from Antarctica - https://mailchi.mp/justhyke/a-gift-guide-just-for-you-you-deserve-this-9305444

02/09/2026

Who loves nature photography?

I don’t have a big fancy camera — most of the time it’s just a point-and-shoot or my phone on the trail. And honestly… it captures everything I need.

What’s your camera setup? Phone? DSLR? Something else?
Tell me below 👇

02/01/2026

Stop and look around. Your nervous system will thank you.

01/31/2026

inspire your Heart with ART! I made this nature Mandela at one of my retreats. It's a gentle reminder that nature is beautiful.

01/28/2026

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