Do you ever get the “mulligrubs” on the gray, dismal days of late fall and winter? This was a word my grandmother used to say. Even without defining it, I think the word mulligrubs perfectly expresses [...]
(Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: Part III) I set out on a trek to Everest base camp for many reasons. I quickly realized some were less important than I thought, and other intentions became their [...]
(Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: Part II) Things I inadvertently learned while ascending to 17,598' in elevation… Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) It took nine days to ascend to Mount Everest Base Camp (17,598') [...]
Walking to the top of the world…(at least as close as I can get!) (Part I) Ahhh… walking in the magic of the Himalayan mountains… a long-time dream that is now a fresh and extraordinary [...]
This kind of stuff just doesn't happen to me! I always have snafu-free adventures. I meet interesting people and have nothing but magically synchronistic encounters and experiences when I travel. I have met some of [...]
One of my superpowers is an extraordinary imagination. I can visualize an elaborate project without much effort. What I typically do not see immediately in my creative pursuits is the numerous - and often [...]
I am currently sitting in the very back row of a tiny American Eagle. It is deafening. I can't even hear my own thoughts! My whole body vibrates violently as I view the majestic mountains [...]
WildWoodWear Part II: I had dreamed of owning a sewing machine for as long as I could remember. My mother was chomping at the bit to buy me one for a birthday or Christmas [...]
Do you carry rain pants in your backpack? I know many people who never carry rain pants, and a genuine “Yay!” for lessening pack weight by several ounces. Me? I never leave home without [...]
The Three Rivers Land Trust, the Uwharrie Mountain Trail Club, and many wonderful volunteers make this 4-day backpacking "thruhike" a truly spectacular event! They truly spoil us with cookouts, snacks, cold drinks, [...]
I have some fantastic news! I am in the initial stages of creating a fabulous line of outdoor clothing... the likes of which the outdoor-recreational world has never seen! I am constantly dreaming of things [...]
Today is the second time in a row that I have seen bears on my walk. Today, I stood there… in complete awe… watching the grace and ease with which she ambled along down the [...]
I aspire to improve my relationship with technology, release my seemingly innate resistance to it, and stop longing for the days of parchment paper letters written in calligraphy with a fountain pen. Well, maybe not quite, [...]
This post is inspired by the intuitive feeling of resistance and negativity I feel when I see hikers identify with the word “hikertrash.” I have a lot of friends in the hiking community. And [...]
[MAKING SMALL CHANGES THAT BRING BIG RESULTS: OUR HABITS! PART 1:] For many years it was my practice to get up early in the morning, perform my sacred rituals, meditations, and go on [...]
I am thrilled to share with you the new home of WildWood Magic here in the mountains of Asheville, NC! Welcome to the WildWood Magic Temple & Art Gallery! It is a perfect [...]
I am delighted to announce the completion of my Leave No Trace Master Educator Course! Since finishing my trainer course several years ago, I have contemplated furthering my Leave No Trace (LNT) education, and I [...]
Guess who is beginning her Leave No Trace Master Educator course this weekend!?! Yes, that would be me… and if you know me well, you know I absolutely LOVE talking about Leave No Trace. In [...]
How often do you think about how you brush your teeth? I don’t mean what kind of toothpaste you use or whether or not you use a toothbrush made of recycled yogurt containers. I mean [...]
Life will always be full of legitimate hazards. The only thing we can truly control is how we prepare for and respond to the myriad of everyday perils. When we practice growing our sense of [...]
When I am “Walking as a Sacred Practice,” it is my custom to ask for guidance and clarity. I always receive the healing I request, but I know I am there to give the [...]
How do you describe what cannot be conveyed with simple words? I use the expression Magic and Mystery frequently, for to me, it is the ultimate reward of presence. Free from distractions, we can [...]
Peru is a place lost in time and full of magic and mystery. Wandering down narrow cobblestone streets, past stone structures featuring precisely cut and shaped stones, and gurgling irrigation channels will have you [...]
If you’re a nature lover drawn to the Magic and Mystery of life who is ready to discover new and amazing sacred tools to confidently step into your power, join us for a unique [...]
The Art of Slowing Down People ask me all the time, “What is WildWood Magic?” And although I have at least a thousand things to say about it, the phrase “The Art of Slowing [...]
Combining the Magic of the WildWood and practical skills has been my goal for as long as I can remember. I have created my own version of "Leave No [...]
Let's take a Walk... and celebrate Earth Day every day! Here are some of the gorgeous waterfalls at Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap, NC. Enjoy! xoCollin https://vimeo.com/702686102
On Earth Day (this Friday, April 22nd), many think of groups coming together to clean up trails, pick up trash along the roadside, and participate in a myriad of other environmental service projects. (Yay!! Thank [...]
I am so grateful for REST STOPS! Being a frequent traveler, one of the things I appreciate most about American highways is the super nice rest stops I stumble across! They show up on the [...]
Knowing what to do in the backcountry when unexpected situations arise (and how to do it correctly!) is of paramount importance! I have been a certified WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER for over five years now. I [...]
