The Ozark Mountains extend from Missouri, through Arkansas and into Oklahoma. They are the most extensive highlands between the Rockies

A website dedicated to my love affair with hiking and backpacking
I'm a Hoosier, living and working in southern Indiana. I grew up in New Mexico, but was transplanted to the Midwest in 1972. I like many parts of our country and have traveled the US extensively in my life, but I thrive in this hilly, forested area where I can experience the beauty of all four seasons. My hiking and backpacking has become a passion that I pursue year round.
Enjoyfully.net is a travelogue of my outdoor adventures. Some are family vacations to the Rocky Mountains and some are taken with my hiking club, Central Indiana Wilderness Club to beautiful place throughout the country. Backcountry meals are a favorite aspect of my hikes and allow me to use my love of cooking. Therefore, you will find information on cooking methods and recipes as well.
Whether you have just a slight fancy or a burning passion for a walk in the woods, it’s nice to have others with whom to share your interest. A few years ago when I first started to explore my avid desire to go backpacking, I had a real problem finding like-minded people. Then I found an outdoor club, the Central Indiana Wilderness Club that was “going my way.”
The Ozark Mountains extend from Missouri, through Arkansas and into Oklahoma. They are the most extensive highlands between the Rockies
With over 1.3 million visitors annually, Brown County State Park in southcentral Indiana rivals many of the national parks in
Seeing that it was going to be a clear cold morning, I headed over to Yellowwood Lake, located in Brown
Wouldn’t we all love to have a fully prepared meal with several varieties of fresh foods after a long day
Research shows that curry powder has health benefits as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Even if it didn’t, this dish
If you have a little time in camp to make a more complete meal, this comfort food will go down
This hearty and tasty meal disappears quickly at camp. The spices are flavorful, but not hot, so it is pleasing
Before my hike to Coyote Gulch in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument area in Utah, I had read many
Whether you have just a slight fancy or a burning passion for a walk in the woods, it’s nice to
Despite rain and occasional thunderstorms, our week-long hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail in the Shenandoah Valley area was greatly
I've made many different cookies over the years, but I come back to these three family favorites again and
Whether you are feeling restless while waiting for your next big trip or looking to get out of the house
2015 -- What an outstanding year for backpacking and hiking. This photo gallery has highlights from these very enjoyable and beautiful
A group of eight Central Indiana Wilderness Club members got along really well on a recent hike on Section III
A vacation to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is an unforgettable experience. Include a little time in adjacent Yoho
Driving on the back roads of northeast Brown County, Indiana we came upon many lovely and interesting things. (more…)
Although I love to travel, I have a wonderful place to call home. My husband and I live in Brown
According to Food Network meatloaf is the most popular recipe search on their site in the fall. Even before I
I've gone through pounds of McCormick's Grill Mates Seasoning: Montreal Chicken, and not just for grilling. In fact hardly ever
Shepherd's Pie is one of my family's favorite meals. This dehydrated trail version is a great vegetarian adaptation for a backpacking
I almost didn’t get to go on this trip to southern Utah, and it still feels like it may have
Reading as much as I do, it's easy to forget some of the less impressionable books. These books have staying
On September 17, 2015 I co-led a trip to the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina with a group of 8
Our Canadian Rockies experience included many of the classic tourist attractions, but also trips into the back country and
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