Welcome to our Blog
We are two sisters (Fern and Olive) who share a passion for nature, food, and local businesses. Our goal is to get outside as much as we can! We are writing down our Nature Escapes to make you next adventure (big or small) a bit easier.
The Story Behind the Blog
We (Fern and Olive) were on trip in Indiana with our dogs. We visited three state parks while we were staying at an airbnb on a local farm.
While planning for this trip, we were searching for blog posts to get us the perfect trip information on how to hike with dogs at each park. We could not find the information we needed.
Fern kept repeating “we need to make our own blog, there is a need for this information.” Olive would laugh and remind Fern that blogging is not as easy as she thinks.
On the second day of the trip, we hit a roadblock on the trail we were hiking on. This is when Olive finally jumped on board with this whole blog thing.
And here we are, sharing out nature trips with you.
Snapshot of Fern and Olive
| Fern | Olive |
| Plant Lover Science Nerd Oldest Sister | Food Lover Book Nerd Middle Sister |
Meet Fern
Most days you can find me walking my dog, drinking an excessive amount of coffee, and eating mac & cheese. When I am not busy working my 9-5 job you can find me in a forest preserve with my pup, browsing an art fair, or building a puzzle at home.
People often refer to me as a science nerd, plant lover, and advocate. I am mostly known for having a greenhouse in my living room and being a hardcore introvert.
I love serving the world by sharing my love of nature and science. The things I am most passionate about in life are foster dogs, protecting the earth, and challenging systems of oppression.
Meet Olive
Most days you can find me reading a book just about anywhere, but my favorite place is outside with a cup of coffee. When I am not busy working my 9-5 job you can find me trying out a new local coffee shop or bookshop (or obsessing over my really cute dog).
People often refer to me as a book nerd, food lover and volunteer. I am mostly known for recommending books for friends and family who didn’t ask for a book recommendation.
I love serving the world by volunteering and supporting organizations I care about. The things I am most passionate about in life are normalizing mental health and supporting youth literacy efforts.
