by Katie Wright | Oct 9, 2018 | 31 Adventures
When I told my sister Sarah that one of my planned adventures was watching the sunrise from a cool location, she said, “You could just get up in time to see the sunrise. That’s something you’ve never done before.” Anyone who knows me will probably agree. I have never...
by Katie Wright | Oct 9, 2018 | 31 Adventures
We had pitched our tent by the time the sunset sent orange flares across the lake. Kelly and I agreed we were hungry. “I’ll start filling the air mattresses,” I said, and Kelly said, “I’ll get going on dinner!” We had set up camp in the non-electric camping area on...
by Katie Wright | Oct 9, 2018 | 31 Adventures
My friend Kelly was in the outdoor sports section of Wal-Mart when I met up with her for the weekend. I had packed my Chevy Sonic with two air mattresses, pillows, a lantern and a tent I’d borrowed from some generous friends. Now, we were picking up last-minute...
by Katie Wright | Oct 6, 2018 | 31 Adventures
It’s something unpredictable, but in the end it’s right/ I hope you had the time of your life I’m not sure which made my fingers hurt more: rock climbing, or learning to play chords on a guitar. Even typing at this moment, my left fingertips are numb. My new neighbor...
by Katie Wright | Oct 4, 2018 | 31 Adventures
“Should I bring my swimsuit?” I was rifling through a pile of clean clothes on my bedroom floor. Sarah looked at me with her usual directness. “If we’re going to be inside a waterfall, then yes. I’m wearing mine.” My sister Sarah is an excellent adventure buddy. She...
by Katie Wright | Oct 3, 2018 | 31 Adventures
Despite its popularity across my social media news feeds, I’ve never tried Yoga. I think I’ve determined why, and it has to do with libraries. When I was a kid, I used to get into trouble at libraries. There was something about being in an environment where you’re...
