by Melanie McManus | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog
Whether you’re backpacking alone or with a group, it’s important to be responsible to preserve natural landscapes and hiking trails. Having a respect for Mother Nature can help future generations enjoy the great outdoors as well. One of the primary ways to do this is...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 28, 2021 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, Wisconsin
Read This Article On The Chicago Tribune Despite living in Wisconsin for several decades, I’d never heard of Cave Point until recently. This tiny county park sits in southeastern Door County in the state’s narrow, jagged thumb. Cave Point is unique in that...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 15, 2021 | Stories, Wisconsin
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by Melanie McManus | Aug 24, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
This afternoon I hiked from Dynard Elementary School to Leonardtown, Maryland, and I couldn’t have been more excited. Because I’m back on the PHT, baby! In my previous post, dated March 18, 2020, I’d arrived in Leonardtown just six days into what was to be a...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 25, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s destination was Capt. Billy’s Crab House. Thanks to my Lyft driver last night (Charlene), I learned I could schedule a ride. So I scheduled one for 8:15 at Capt. Billy’s, to be shuttled back to Dynard Elementary. I got there plenty early, so I had time to...
