Author Archives: Cathy

A Hike to Avoid

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Cathy

Grand Teton National Park, I have a bone to pick with you (as my mother used to say when she was mad at me). A few days ago the Good Hiker crew was looking for a nice short morning hike. … Continue reading →

Posted in Grand Teton National Park, Hikes, National Park Service, National Parks, Wyoming | 4 Comments

The Top Ten Health Benefits of Hiking

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Cathy

You know hiking is good for your health. But do you know just how good it is? If you are heading out for a hike this Memorial Day weekend, take note of all the good you are doing for your … Continue reading →

Posted in Health benefits, Hikes, Kids | 4 Comments

Planning a National Parks Trip — To the Tetons!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Cathy

The Good Hiker crew (me, sister Lisa, and nieces Katie and Susie — the original Certified Good Hikers) are heading to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks this summer for the Fourth Annual Girls’ Adventure Tour. We’re in the planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Grand Teton National Park, Hikes, National Park Service, National Parks, Signal Mountain Lodge, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Free Certified Good Hiker Kits for Earth Day

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Cathy

Welcome to all who arrived here from Claire Walter’s fabulous blog Mile High on the Cheap and other Cities on the Cheap! The Certified Good Hiker Kit is an outdoor education game that helps adults teach kids how to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Environmental Impact, Everything Else, Good Hiker Certificate | 4 Comments

Welcome MHOTC Readers! And Hello Spring

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Cathy

Welcome to all who arrived here from Claire Walter’s fabulous blog Mile High on the Cheap. The Certified Good Hiker Kit is an outdoor education game that helps adults teach kids how to be “good hikers” — how to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Good Hiker Certificate, Hikes, Kids, National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Parks Photo Contest Winners

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Cathy

A few months ago I posted about the photo contest being run by the National Park Foundation: the Passport to the Parks Sweepstakes. The winners were announced this week. I have to say, I’m a bit perplexed by the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Montana, National Parks, Photographs, U.S. Forest Service | 1 Comment

Welcome Daylight Savings! Free Kits Today!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Cathy

As far as I’m concerned, this is one of the best days of the year. More daylight at the end of the day, plus the lengthening days overall means more time to get outdoors. In celebration, I’m giving away 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else, Hikes, Kids | 1 Comment

Defenders of Wildlife Photo Contest

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Cathy

When I was an editor at Audubon magazine, I saw a lot of really stunning wildlife and nature photos. I can take a decent shot, but my photos are nowhere near the quality of those professionals. I wish they were, … Continue reading →

Posted in Contest, National Parks, Photographs, Wildlife, Wyoming | 1 Comment

Free Days in the National Parks

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Cathy

Explore a national park this weekend! Admission is free this weekend,  in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Several other free days are planned for this year: April 16-24 (National Park Week) June 21 (First day of summer) September … Continue reading →

Posted in National Park Service, National Parks | 1 Comment

Passport To Your National Parks

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Cathy

I love the U.S. national parks. I lived in Yosemite National Park for two months back in the 1980s (and got college credit for it, believe it or not), and I loved every minute of it. The parks always seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska, Colorado, National Parks, Rafting | 6 Comments