Every summer I've had the pleasure of returning to this amazing place in Upstate New York called the Adirondack Mountains. Since this was my last summer up before I head off to college, this trip was bittersweet.

Being the technology hooked teenager I am, it was hard (as usual) to unplug and get some fresh air. Luckily, we had a bit of a glitch in the wifi this year and I decided to haul my butt off the couch and onto a mountain one lovely day.

Yes, I actually made it to the top.

 Lemme tell you, this mountain was a beast. I am not, by far, a seasoned mountaineer. So ultimately, this may have not been the best choice for a girl who spent most of her summer catching up on her Netflix queue.

In the end, of course it was worth it. Even after my mid-mountain break down, I would have done it all over again, just to feel the quiet mountain around me. This trip definitely gave me the well needed appreciation for nature I was lacking.

Look at this tiny mushroom! Isn't it so cute.

 Being in the woods, and seeing so much green, and the smell! It was breathtaking. Naturally, I had to take some pictures along the way as a memento.

Artsy tree number 1

 Going down was the best part. It was all down hill (in a good way). Yes, my thighs were flaming, but I took comfort in knowing the way down would be easier than the way up.

The edge of the world as I knew it.

Artsy tree number 2

Oh look! More tree!

In the end, this was my favorite day of my Adirondacks trip. There's nothing more refreshing than a good nature cleanse. 

Stay tuned for Part 2!

"Little by little one travels far"