We all know they’re out there, miles upon miles of vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms right in our own backyard. But how often do you actually take advantage of the wine country we call home? I’ve been wine tasting in Santa Barbara County, twice actually. Once when my family came to visit and another time [...]

What a great way to start the day! More than 2,500 people participated in this year’s Miracle Miles for Kids 10K walk/run from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier.  It benefit the Family Care Network which serves foster and high-needs kids/families on the Central Coast. The weather was beautiful, the people were great and it [...]

First let me say I hope you all are enjoying the holidays! I just returned from a visit back home to Arizona, where I was able to spend Christmas with my parents and sister. It’s been a while since the four of us were all together so it was a much welcomed, and much needed, [...]

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and got the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather! I decided to take full advantage of it and go on an “outdoor adventure” of my own. I’ve tried surfing a couple of times before, but I’ve never been able to stand up, or actually feel like I [...]

In life, we are often faced with the decision of taking the road less traveled, or continuing along a familiar route. That ever-present fork in the road analogy if you will.  Opinions differ on what one should do when standing at that fork. For example, Robert Frost once said, “I took the road less traveled [...]

I am happy to report my exercise “tracking system” is working very well! I used to log all my workouts in a small, spiral-bound notebook. After about two weeks I noticed that small notebook spent more time in my purse or work bag than in front of my face. So, I decided to literally put [...]

Danielle Here:
Okay, having lived in the Midwest maybe the word “frightful” is a bit dramatic, but it is COLD and pretty soon it will be RAINY again! This may force me to adjust my running schedule just a bit. I have come to love running outdoors and the thought of pounding away on a treadmill [...]

Danielle Here:
I’m a little late, but I finally took my co-blogger Ryan’s advice to get an updated cell phone and download the free trial of the Allsport GPS Blackberry application from Trimble Outdoors. You can check out Ryan’s review by clicking here. I’ve often wondered how far I walk when I’m at the shelter and [...]

Danielle Here:
On Saturday my roommate and I decided to go on a little adventure. We headed to Montana de Oro, a place I’ve reported on and heard about many times, but never seen in person. Well, after Saturday’s excursion I can tell you I will certainly be going back! The weather was beautiful, the drive [...]

Danielle Here:
There’s just something about exercising in the morning. With my whole “take the option out” plan in full swing I’ve had to do some serious adjusting to my sleeping schedule. I consider myself a pretty busy person, but this week has taken the cake. Fitting in exercise has required some creative rescheduling but hey, [...]