Just a girl with a backpack, a book, and her dog
Location: Congaree National Park
When I told people of my plans to visit a national park in South Carolina, people usually gave me a blank look in return. The nice lady at the front desk of my hotel in Columbia did not even know there was a national park just thirty minutes away! Enough other people had that reaction when I ... Read More
Location: REI Flagship Store, Seattle, WA
It's time for REI's big Anniversary sale where you can save 20-30% on stuff to make going outside more comfortable. I stocked my online cart yesterday with goodies - and might add another item or two before the end of the week. See what I got - and comment down below if you've tried any of these ... Read More
Location: South Carolina
Is Congaree National Park the most dog-friendly of all national parks? Below are the trails dogs are allowed on in this park outside Columbia, SC. The air was muggy as I leaned against the railing overlooking the small lake in Congaree National Park. Below I could see long, needle nosed fish. ... Read More
Location: Congaree National Park
I'm trying something new at Hi Friends It's Laura - a post-trip "trip report" post. Shorter than an itinerary or trip guide, longer than an Instagram story. I'm borrowing this idea from my friend Rachel at Roam Where, who has been sending out weekly trip report dispatches during her three months in ... Read More
