jcath1
- May 3, 2023
- 2 min
Revolution Rail Co.
Have you ever biked on a railroad? You can! There's a company that has put together special 'bikes' than can go on a railroad track. ...
jcath1
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Three NP Sites in one Day
When I know I'm going to be traveling somewhere I do some research to find out if there's anything interesting, on my bucket list or any...
jcath1
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Capitol Gorge and Grand Wash Trails
I did three amazing hikes in one day a few years ago. I got to Capitol Reef National Park just before dawn so I had the entire day to...
jcath1
- Jan 19, 2022
- 3 min
Cassidy Arch, Capitol Reef NP
Capitol Reef is one of Utah's "Big 5" but it's also one of Utah's best kept secrets. It's much less crowded than Zion or Arches but...
jcath1
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Ark Encounter, Kentucky
If you are traveling on I75 between Cincinatti, OH and Lexington, KY take a few hours to see the Ark Encounter! It's right off the...
jcath1
- Jan 18, 2022
- 3 min
Shafer Trail to Moab, UT
If you are not afraid of heights, are secure in your driving skills, have a high clearance 4 wheel drive vehicle, and have a very...
jcath1
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Scranton, PA - 1 Mile off I81
Don't be fooled by the picture. There is much more to this area than trains. You can spend an entire day in this little area of...
jcath1
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Bearfence Mountain, Shenandoah NP
I love this hike. It's my new favorite hike in Shenandoah. I only found it a couple of years ago. I've been visiting the park for 50...
jcath1
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Nutritious Smoothies
When I make a smoothie I usually plan ahead. Tea is good for you but I am not a tea drinker (could you tell?) I will make a cup of...
jcath1
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Breathe
We as humans tend not to breathe properly. We tend to breathe with our chest, forget to breathe, shallow breathe. Our respiratory...
jcath1
- Jan 16, 2022
- 3 min
Fruit Powder
I am a big believer in getting my nutrition as naturally as possible. Every year I start collecting organic fruit to make into a powder...
jcath1
- Jan 16, 2022
- 1 min
Honeymoon Island, Dunedin, FL
I was in Florida for a conference and stayed with my friend from college. One of my free days we decided to go kayaking out to Honeymoon...
jcath1
- Jan 16, 2022
- 3 min
Dry Tortugas National Park
Fort Jefferson, otherwise known as Dry Tortugas National Park is one of those parks that's not the easiest to get to, similar to some of...
jcath1
- Jan 15, 2022
- 3 min
Virginia Triple Crown
The Virginia Triple Crown is some of the best hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You must conquer Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob and...
jcath1
- Jan 15, 2022
- 3 min
Big Sur Road Trip
In September of '21 I drove another Navy Mom out to San Diego from her home in Sullivan County, NY so she could spend time with her two...
jcath1
- Jan 15, 2022
- 2 min
Goblin Valley State Park, UT
This park had been on my bucket list for about 4 years before I managed to make it there. Great for sight seeing, hiking and mountain...
jcath1
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
Fly Geyser, Gerlach, NV
I was visiting my son in Nevada and decided to do a road trip while he was at work. He carpooled to work and I borrowed his Jeep and set...
jcath1
- Jan 8, 2022
- 2 min
Cornish Estate Trail
The Cornish Estate trail is the only hike I repeated when I did the 52 Hike Challenge in '20 and '21. It's a great easy hike with ruins...
jcath1
- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
Air Show from the Neuse River, NC
In the summer of '21 I called my brother and told him I was going to invite myself over for a weekend in October. The Navy Flight Team...
jcath1
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Mountain Lake Lodge
I am not a huge hotel person. I'd rather be boondocking in my car or tenting. However, there are a few hotels that I love. Mountain...
jcath1
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Kayak a Flooded Mine
In 2021 I spent five days in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky. There are natural arches there. I had no idea there were arches in...
jcath1
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Mangrove Tunnels in the Keys
In September of 2020 I took a 5 day trip down to the Florida Keys. One of the best trips I ever took. Why? The price. It was $49 to...
jcath1
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
My Own Green Smoothie Powder
I've been making my own green powder for smoothies for a few years now. It contains a wide variety of edible weeds and greens from the...
jcath1
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
The Basha Kill
The Basha Kill is a large area with a slow moving river located in Sullivan County, NY near Wurtsboro. It has tons of wildlife including...