CircumBurke Trail Challenge
October 9, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. A tough event (not a race!) with rewards of sweeping mountain landscapes and Vermont fall foliage! The ninth annual CircumBurke Trail Challenge combines the top three East Burke area mountain bike networks, Kingdom Trails Association, Victory Hill Sector, and Burke Mountain Resort, to give you a 26.2 mile adventure on singletrack […]
FoxFury Scout Clip Light
October 8, 2018
See and be seen with the FoxFury Scout Clip Light! About the size and shape of an old-time pager (are we dating ourselves here?!), this versatile light is very handy to have on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. The design allows it to stand up on its own at the camp table, be clipped onto your […]
Zombie Walk – Issaquah Under Seige!
October 8, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. What’s Halloween without a few zombies! The Zombie Walk – Issaquah Under Seige! is a fun-filled zombie parade, complete with flash-mob dance. The quaint, historic downtown streets of Issaquah, a suburb of Seattle, are turned into the city of the undead. Don’t worry if your zombie face is in the shop, they’ll […]
Ôasis
October 5, 2018
Two parks in Canada are offering a unique camping experience. The Ôasis is a water droplet shaped structure that can be rented out nightly in Fundy National Park and Terra Nova National Park. On the main level, there’s a platform bed with mattresses that can be converted to a table and benches during the day. Climb […]
Boston Tea Party Reenactment
October 5, 2018
Coming December 16, 2018. American history buffs know this day well. It’s the day back in 1773, when colonists protested against the British by board three ships moored in Boston Harbor, destroying over 92,000 pounds of tea. This event, known as the Boston Tea Party, is commemorated in a night of debates at the historic Old […]
Wūru Sports Wool
October 4, 2018
Wool. Great for sweaters, socks, blankets, and…preventing blisters? That’s right, blisters! Wūru Sports Wool is a highly effective way to keep you blister-free on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. Wūru (pronounced woo roo) is the Māori word for wool, and not surprisingly, this wool hails from New Zealand, known for having quality wool and wool products. […]
Great Vermont Corn Maze
October 4, 2018
Coming now through October 14, 2018. The largest maze in New England! It’s the Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville, Vermont, just an hour and a half east of Burlington. The 24 acre BIG Maze is aptly named as it takes about 2+ hours to complete (they recommend arriving before 1pm to ensure that you […]
Vaya Drynk
October 3, 2018
A chic looking bottle for all your drynking needs! Yep, we said drynk with a “y” because this set from our friends at Vaya is cleverly named Drynk, and it comes with both a sipper top and a gulper top with a bonus 2 cups. The tumbler portion has a non-slip coaster base, comes in […]
Halloween in Emmaus 5K
October 3, 2018
Coming October 20, 2018. A spooktacular race! Pick out your costume and get ready for the Halloween in Emmaus 5K. This Pennsylvania race is a popular one with up to 20,000 spectators cheering runners on as they make their way through the same route that the annual Halloween Parade follows. Cash prizes will be awarded to top runners […]
The Pacific Alone: The Untold Story of Kayaking’s Boldest Voyage
October 2, 2018
One of the greatest kayaking feats ever completed – the solo journey from California to Hawaii. In Dave Shively’s book, The Pacific Alone: The Untold Story of Kayaking’s Boldest Voyage, he chronicles the amazing odyssey that Ed Gillet accomplished in the summer of 1987. Starting in Monterey, California, Gillet set out in a 20 foot, […]
Fall Foliage Classic
October 2, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. See the best of the New England fall foliage on two wheels! Join America by Bicycle on their annual Fall Foliage Classic tour. Travel through Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts for a total of 333 miles over the course of 7 days. With an average of 45 miles per day, this fully supported […]
Ethique Body Sampler
October 1, 2018
Give up the bottle! Our friends at Ethique are on a mission to help you give up the bottle…the shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash bottles, that is! Yes, just think about all the waste there is from those empty bottles. We hope that they are at least recycled, but why contribute to this waste […]
Halloween Candy Run
October 1, 2018
Coming October 28, 2018. Candy, candy, candy! Grab a costume and sign up for the Halloween Candy Run in Dayton, Ohio. Costumed runners race about town and dodge scary monsters while each aid station will be decorated in Halloween regalia with volunteers handing out water and candy. Several distances are available: 1-Mile, 5K, and 10K, or […]
Coalatree Puffy Kachula Adventure Blanket
September 28, 2018
Is it a blanket? Is it a cape? Is it a pillow? It’s all of the above! The Coalatree Puffy Kachula Adventure Blanket will be your new favorite companion on your next camping trip, and it will have you ready for adventure just like the Trailhead Adventure Pants that we introduced you to last month. […]
Smelly Proof Storage Bags
September 28, 2018
If they can’t smell it, they can’t get it…bears, that is! Yes, the Smelly Proof Storage Bags are bear-tested (check out the videos online!) and proven to be effective at masking odors. That’s great news when you’re camping and have to worry about keeping your food and yourself safe from bears. It also means that […]
Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K
September 28, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. Don’t lose your head to the headless horseman…prepare yourself for the Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K! This small town (yes, there really is a Sleepy Hollow, as of 1996!) lies on the banks of the Hudson River, about an hour north of New York City. Marked with orange arrows, the challenging course […]
Turning Left Around the World
September 27, 2018
An absorbing narrative of the ultimate bucket list! Turning Left Around the World by David C Moore is an informative, entertaining account of the author’s 10 month travels around the world with his wife, Helene. The book’s title is a twofold pun: (1) traveling west from London and (2) turning left when entering the plane […]
Peach and Lily Lazy Day All-in-One Moisture Pads
September 27, 2018
They’ve hit the trifecta! Our friends at Peach and Lily have struck it big with their Lazy Day All-in-One Moisture Pads that do triple duty as a toner, essence and moisturizer in one, small round pad. Specializing in carrying the best brands in Korean beauty products, Peach and Lily also has their own line of […]
Cairnie Fruit Farm and Mega Maze
September 27, 2018
Now through October 31, 2018. How about a mega maze in bonnie Scotland? Visit the Cairnie Fruit Farm and Mega Maze in the scenic Fife countryside, a little over an hour’s drive north of Edinburgh. A labyrinth of pathways and blind alleys extend over 6 acres with the maize growing to a height of 9 feet. […]
Vegan Rob’s Snacks
September 26, 2018
You won’t complain about eating your vegetable with Vegan Rob’s Snacks! These tasty snacks, as their name implies, are made from purely vegan ingredients and have the added benefit of being certified gluten free, non GMO, and kosher with no trans fats. There’s a wide array of unique flavors to choose from with chips, puffs, […]
Wet-it! Cloths
September 26, 2018
An eco-friendly alternative to paper towels! Wet-it! Cloths are ultra-absorbent cloths that hail as a Swedish invention from the 40s and are a cross between a paper towel, sponge, and rag. It’s no wonder that this highly environmentally conscious country, which has a goal to use 100% renewable energy by 2040, came up with these reusable, […]
Fall Foliage in Asheville, North Carolina
September 26, 2018
Known for having one of the world’s longest and most colorful fall foliage seasons, Asheville, North Carolina is the place to visit this autumn. Asheville, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, is located more than 300 miles from the coast and fortunately was not affect by the recent Hurricane Florence. Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, viewing vibrant […]
Little Secrets Dark Chocolate Pieces
September 25, 2018
We’ll let you in on a little secret…Little Secrets Dark Chocolate Pieces are delicious and you may not want to share them! These candy coated bites of yumminess are made with with Fair Trade chocolate (55% cacao) with no artificial colors, flavors, or corn syrup. Yes, that’s right, even though these tidbits come in bright […]
Tender Corporation Products
September 25, 2018
Bugs. One of the unfortunate downsides of enjoying the outdoors. But thankfully, our friends at the Tender Corporation have some products that will help you out with these critters. Starting with their Ben’s Tick and Insect Protection Line – a collection of sprays and wipes containing DEET. For everyday hikes and camping in lightly infested […]