Hiking for Donuts
The why and the who
Hiking for Donuts is to share, educate, and influence others to try something new and exciting. there are a lot of excuses from trying something new and I find it helps me to see others go out there enjoy it, accomplish it, and share it.
Welcome to my blog! My name is Mark. I live in Connecticut. I am an avid hiker and enjoy the outdoors whenever possible. I love food...like a lot...especially DONUTS! I enjoy beer and checking out as many breweries as I can. I am a sport fanatic and have a goal of visiting all 30 MLB stadiums. I just like having fun and enjoying myself and the company I am with.
How it all started
I have tossed around the idea of a blog for years. A friend of mine, who I travel with the most, got me into blogging and photography. He used to do IT for our trips and I think I was more excited about it than he was. After he stopped, I kept going. I thought it was a great way to preserve memories. I can't tell you the amount of research I put into for trips, a simple hike, or even dinner. There is general information out there on where to go, where to eat, etc. However, I like to see specifics and information: Where should I park for the trail? What food does this city offer? Are there donuts?
I want others to read my blog and feel inspired to take a trip somewhere they never anticipated. I wasn't always the most adventurous or travel seeker type. I didn't enjoy camping or hiking trips. Eventually, my best friend from college broke me down and told me what I needed to hear to get onboard. Since then, I have traveled and hiked in Canada, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Iceland, Switzerland, Texas, and Tennessee! I was hooked after seeing different parts of the U.S. and the world. I caught the travel bug. I have been fortunate enough to go on awesome trips the past 6 years with some of my best friends. Along the way, I have been able to take awesome pictures and eat amazing food.
I take in everything I can around me by taking weekend trips quite often to New Hampshire and other areas nearby to hike, explore, and find dynamite food. I will post about travel, exploring, and hiking. I will write detailed posts on trails and reviews on donut shops. You might see blogs on checking out new breweries or different baseball stadiums. This blog is all about getting out there and doing what I enjoy while hopefully inspiring others.