Catch Yourself Smiling Catch Yourself Smiling

Catch Yourself Smilingmissyrentz2023-04-27T17:02:49+00:00

Catch Yourself Smiling

When you notice you’re smiling, for no apparent reason at all, take note.
Do more of whatever it is that you are doing. This is where joy lives.

Join me on the journey to find what makes you smile.

National Park Week 2023 - April 26

National Park Week 2023 – April 26

#MyParkStory... ...where you were grateful to just be or experience. Yosemite National Park holds a special place in my heart. When people ask me about it I say “it’s spiritual.” By the time I got to Yosemite I was more comfortable with my process, yet the learning continued. I went for one of my most difficult hikes, I “hosted” a [...]

National Park Week 2023 - April 24

National Park Week 2023 – April 24

#MyParkStory... ....where you conquered a personal health, wellness, or physical challenge I pulled out of my driveway in 2021 with great confidence in the year-long trip I had planned. I had prepared for many scenarios of challenging times. I was ready to conquer what was ahead. My first stop was Big Sky, Montana. I was spending a month there preparing [...]

National Park Week 2023 - April 25

National Park Week 2023 – April 25

#MyParkStory... ...where you created your own tradition with family, friends, or yourself When I began to explore my interest in parks and nature, I thought experiences needed to be planned, mapped out and structured. More like a big vacation than an afternoon of exploring. Through experience, and trial and error, I now know that I can go to a park [...]

National Park Week 2023 - April 23

National Park Week 2023 – April 23

#MyParkStory... ....where you discovered a personal or family history connection While on my year-long camping and hiking trip around the United States, I visited my brother in Montana. He told me he had my grandparent's journals from their travels around the US & Mexico. My grandparents were avid campers in their retirement. They would pack up and leave for 3 [...]

National Parks

National Parks

Articles & information about National Park Destinations

Recent Articles

Recent Articles

Read stories from all of my adventures

Gear

Gear

Gear and supplies tried and tested that I recommend.

Wildlife

Wildlife

Animals and critters I’ve met along the way.

Wildlife Articles