OutdoorLassie

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New York City: A Walking and Subway Tour (Part 2)

Sunday, May 6. This was our first full day of sightseeing and we wanted to see iconic landmarks, such as the Empire State Building, World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial, and Staten Island Ferry. Since I like to start at the furthest point and wander back toward our accommodation, our first stop […]

Search for Wild Welsh Ponies in Wales

In September 2017 I embarked on a hundred-mile trek with a good friend along the coast of Anglesey Island. Anglesey Island is a part of Wales, which is a country in southwest Great Britain. When we signed up for this hike we never discussed the local equine. As it turned […]

Sycamore Gap along Hadrian’s Wall

Sycamore Gap is on Hadrian’s Wall, Northern England. I was fortunate enough to stay at a bunkhouse, which is located on the path that follows Hadrian’s Wall. One hiker who joined me for dinner my first night there told me about it. My host was kind enough to give me […]

The Accidental Leader

Recently I organized a day trip for a small group to hike in the Pinnacles National Park in Central California. I did so as a favor for a friend. See, I am an event host for some hiking groups. My friend visited the park last fall and only hiked about […]