Large flock of purple martins swirling in the evening sky above Nimisila Reservoir, with reeds and water in the foreground.
August, Kayaking, Ohio, Wildlife

Purple Martins of Nimisila โ€“ Ohioโ€™s August Sky Ballet

If youโ€™ve never paddled under an August sky at Nimisila Reservoir while thousands of Purple Martins swirl above you, you are missing one of the most magical things our late summer skies have to offer. Forget Netflix โ€” this is the real evening show. By day, these little acrobats shimmer in the sunlight, scooping bugs… Continue reading Purple Martins of Nimisila โ€“ Ohioโ€™s August Sky Ballet

Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Products

๐Ÿ”นLadies: Stop Using Leaves. Get a Kula Cloth.

Peeing outside isnโ€™t glamorousโ€”but itโ€™s basically a rite of passage for women who hike. The Kula Cloth is the original reusable pee cloth designed for anyone who squats in the wild. Letโ€™s be real: wiping with a crumpled napkin, air-drying in alpine winds, or packing out soggy toilet paper isโ€ฆ not the vibe. Thatโ€™s where… Continue reading ๐Ÿ”นLadies: Stop Using Leaves. Get a Kula Cloth.

Destinations, Kayaking, Kentucky, Trail Summary

Exploring Grotto Falls, KY: A Kayaker’s Hidden Gem

I took a spontaneous trip to Grotto Falls, KY in May after seeing a post in a local adventure group. I was already thinking about taking the week off from work since it would be a slow week and after Googling directions and realizing it was just a few hours away, I turned in my… Continue reading Exploring Grotto Falls, KY: A Kayaker’s Hidden Gem