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My New GoPro

February 28, 2021 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

My New GoPro

My dear husband got me a GoPro Hero9 for Christmas! (and this post is about 2 months in the making!) I have been wanting one for years, but hadn't specifically asked for this, so he truly surprised me with this gift! He also added the accessory kit, so I have many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, GoPro, Hiking, Product Review

Great Wolf Lodge 2021

February 5, 2021 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

Great Wolf Lodge 2021

In mid-January, we traveled to Concord, NC to enjoy an overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge. We've been going annually for Gabe's birthday (and sometimes for Asher's) since 2016, so here's a throwback of the wonderful memories there :) With COVID, there are still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, GoPro, Travel

My Top 5 Hikes of 2020

January 23, 2021 By Vanessa Vila 4 Comments

My Top 5 Hikes of 2020

Although I wrote my Year in Review, I wanted a separate post to highlight the most amazing hikes from this year. I have been so focused on running, for such a long time (since 2010, with my only breaks due to pregnancy or injury), I didn't actively seek out any special … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Highpointing, Hiking, Travel

2020: Year in Review

January 6, 2021 By Vanessa Vila 2 Comments

2020: Year in Review

Whew... 2020 was quite a year, right?! February, the last month of normalcy, seems like a distant memory. I won't list all the travails we have been through... with COVID, civil unrest, the 2020 election, etc, it was a dramatic year, with plenty of challenges. Instead, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Running, Travel

The Beach! Hilton Head, SC

January 3, 2021 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

The Beach! Hilton Head, SC

For years, I've internally debated the common question for North Carolina residents: Are you a mountains person, or a beach person? We are lucky in this state to have both, and living in the Triad, each is only a 3-4 hour drive (with the mountains slightly closer--Blowing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Photography, Travel, Trip Report

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