Hiking

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail holds a special place in my heart. Not only is it the best hiking trail in the state of Pennsylvania, but also where I took my first backpacking trip and have returned for dozens of trips over the years. I’ve likely hiked the entire trail in sections three or more … Read more

In the summer of 2018, my family took a vacation to Minnesota to visit my brother, Brennan, and sister-in-law, Becca, who lived in Rochester, MN. From there, we traveled upstate and rented a house along the coast of Lake Superior. I was blown away by the pristine beauty of this state as we toured the … Read more