by Domenica Cresap | Mar 15, 2018 | Domenica Cresap, Hiking
Hiking isn’t about getting from one destination to the next. It’s exploring and the thrilling adventure of what you’ll find along the way. It offers opportunities to disconnect from technology, work and our stressors leading to a happier, healthier life and a deeper...
by Domenica Cresap | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog, Hiking
Imagine standing on a cliff-side, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The summer breeze is gently rustling your hair as a bald eagle soars in the sky above you. This fantasy scenario is something that hiking enthusiasts envision seeing when they are hiking during...
by Domenica Cresap | Nov 17, 2017 | Biking, Blog, Hiking
With temperatures starting to decline and the leaves beginning to fall, now is a better time than ever to hit the trails. You’d be surprised how many trails are within two hours of Chicago that offer beautiful fall foliage this time of year. Thanks to Jeff Banowetz,...
by Domenica Cresap | Apr 13, 2017 | Blog, Hiking
When the weather starts to get a little warmer, I like to get out and explore the great outdoors with my family. If your family is anything like mine, then you appreciate any time you can get the kids out of the house and do something fun and active with them. Despite...
by Domenica Cresap | Feb 2, 2017 | Blog, Hiking
You may think that just because it’s winter and (depending on where you live), it’s cold outside and there may be snow on the ground, that’s an excuse to confine all of your physical activity to the indoors. Hiking is not an activity many people associate with winter-...
by Domenica Cresap | Nov 18, 2016 | Blog, Hiking
National parks play a vital and storied role in the American fabric. The National Park Service just celebrated its 100th birthday on August 25, 2016, commemorating the establishment of the parks system on August 25, 1916. Today, with 409 park sites spread over 84...