Tag Archives: hiking

In the Footprints of Jesse James

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I have been traveling a lot across the Midwest and decided that I need to start breaking up the miles with small adventures. Today I happen to be in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Doing a little research, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Run with wolves

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I have a friend who recently had a dog dumped on him. He doesn’t really have time to give it the exercise that it needs. I have been really wanting a dog to hike with. The issue is, I have … Continue reading →

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Let the fun begin

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I’m still working on learning how to relax. Maybe I will add meditation to my to do list. I really want to know how, but it is kind of a chore for me. I managed to finally get my new … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge: Quality Time

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I’m sure like most parents, I have a lot of guilt for the time I have to spend away from my child due to work. My schedule is slowing and I am so happy to be home with him a … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge: Found a Waterfall in Kansas City

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I heard there was a waterfall at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. Since my art studio is in Parkville, it’s close. I have done trail running there several times but have never seen it. I set out this week to find … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 81: Muir Woods

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Hiking Muir Woods has been on my to do list for a few years since I heard about it. Fortunately it wasn’t too far from where I am staying in San Francisco. I planned ahead so I could make the … Continue reading →

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I suck at running

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

First, let me start by telling you that I have never been a runner. In fact, I’m more the “only run unless chased” kind of person. I think the fastest I have ever run/walked a mile was 12 minutes back … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 77: Santa Anita Canyon

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

The starting place for this was the same as the hike for Hermit Falls a few days before. Instead of going down this time, I went up. It was a completely different experience. First off, the killer elevation was in … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 75: Cliff Jumping

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I read about this place on Yelp called Hermit Falls. Reviews used words like cliff jumping, waterfall, and adrenalin junkies. Needless to say, it caught my attention. I decided it was worth hiking to.  Hermit Falls is located inside the … Continue reading →

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Adventure Challenge – Day 74: Monrovia Canyon Park

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I am in Monrovia, CA this week for work. I was super excited to find there are a lot of trails in the area. I’m also kicking myself for not bringing my hydration vest.  When I arrived at my hotel … Continue reading →

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