Welcome to our Hiking and Other Adventures blog where we share our hikes, rock scrambles, magnificent views, beaches, and other adventures topped with some cooking, nutrition, and fitness tips. We hope you enjoy reading our posts and get inspired to visit our favorite destinations. Please let us know what you think and share your own experiences. Thanks for visiting!
Acadia National Park, ME
Basic Information Date of trip: 07/09/2022 – 07/16/2022 Where we stayed: AirBnB cabin in Ellsworth, ME Itinerary Day 1 – Saturday: 9-hour drive with stop at Ogunquit, ME – 1) Kayaking and walking Ogunquit Beach; 2) Walking Marginal Way Day 2 – Sunday: 1) Beehive Trail; 2) Sand Beach Day 3 – Monday: Dorr Mountain…
Ogunquit, ME
Introduction This was day 1 of our Acadia National Park, ME get-away. Oguinquit is located on the southern coast of Maine. It is a “beautiful place by the sea,” famous for its three miles of white sand beaches, restaurants, art galleries, museums, and boutiques. Ogunquit Beach After driving for 5.5 hours, Ogunquit Beach was a…
Do Brands Matter?
DO BRANDS MATTER? Did you ever wonder what differentiates one health and wellness product company from another? With hundreds of brands sitting on the supermarket shelf, how do you know which to chose? Is it simply based on price or is there more that goes into your decision-making process? Here are the important questions to…
Collagen
Did you know that collagen acccounts for 30% of your body’s total protein? You start experiencing collagen loss at the rate of 1% every year starting from age 20! Wrinkled and saggy skin, brown spots, brittle hair and nails, joint pain, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, liver damage, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, and…
April is Earth Month
Did you know that April is Earth Month? It is a time to raise awareness about our environment. What can you do for the planet? I vowed to switch my household to natural cleaning products. Why I made the switch to this natural house cleaner: Cleaning power – just as a effective, if not more…
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Hike
Introduction AllTrails link to Sugarloaf Mountain This was day 4 of our White Mountains, New Hampshire get-away. Sugarloaf Mountain is located in Bethlehem, NH. Basic Information Date of trip: 06/20/2022 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 4.4 miles round-trip Elevation gain: 2,168 feet Elevation: 3,700 feet Location: Bethlehem, NH Our Impressions After two miserable cold rainy days,…