Kelp noodles. These are amazing as a pasta replacement. https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Tangle-Kelp-Noodles-PACK/dp/B0829B229W/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=33T2D5YN98PLP&keywords=kelp+noodles&qid=1707000820&sprefix=kelp%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-5

Another consideration is the amount of microplastic found in salt. Both dh and I have chronic low sodium levels and use a lot of salt. In doing the research on the most nutrient dense and safest salt to consume I have been horrified at the levels of microplastics found in salt. At the moment, we are using Redmonds Real Salt, but am always interested in a suggestion for something better.

I have (2) 2010 Toyota Corollas. We gave 1 to each of our children. My daughter totaled her car and we received close to $6K several months ago. We have a new vehicle coming and want to trade in the other vehicle and are only being offered around 2K. Why? Obviously I want close to 6K vs 2K. Any suggestions on what we should do?

Started at Oconee State Park and ended at Table Rock State Park or visa versa. In SC.

Thank you for all the helpful replies.

Having a hard time understanding the conversion. Does the decimal mean a comma? It is an entry fee and I am trying to interpret it in USD. Thanks.

All books by Louise Penny. Her writing is excellent and the reader is fantastic.

I will be speaking with different travel insurance agents to query their coverage and reimbursement. My experience with travel insurance had been negative. I would like to avoid that experience again. Can you suggest some "fine print" type questions that I should ask other than the basics of medical, emergency, cancellations, delays, lost luggage? Thank You.

Carrying the weight of the food is the issue. Fortunately, no weight was lost and energy was sustained. Being petite puts me at a major disadvantage when it comes to carrying a backpack heavier than 25 pounds. Husband is not very big either. Appetites were satisfied, but I disliked the amount of necessary sugar consumed.

Depending on the heat and humidity and how much you sweat, you will sweat out a lot of salt and you desperately need it to maintain electrolyte balance and retain water. My husband and I almost always run low on sodium (in blood work) and have low blood pressure. Salt helps to keep everything in working order. Most people run high in sodium due to their diets or possibly genetics and have high blood pressure. I would carry it as most electrolyte tablets have little sodium in them. I used Castile soap.

You may already know this, but I highly recommend taking electrolyte tablets. I use the Rapid Rehydr8 and salt. I use Redmond Real sea salt course ground (both on Amazon). Make sure everyone has at least 2 electrolyte tablets a day and a pinch or two of salt each day. And of course, drink plenty of water.

I don't think we planned calorie per ounce, but that is a good idea. Each morning started with a cup of microground coffee. A couple of hours into the trail was a high calorie Cliff bar. Several hours later was a packet of tuna or salmon with gf crackers (for me) or a wrap (for husband). a string cheese, and a date bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS4C4V5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1. At the conclusion of the days hiking and after pumping water was a dehydrated meal that my husband created and 3 Simple Mills gf cookies. Every day was the same, very glad to be done with that! We had cell signal a couple of times-crossing a major road and at the top of Sassafras Mtn. We did not do the ridge trail while at Isle Royale, because I really wanted to be by the water. We crossed the ridge quite a bit and hiked on it some. Moskey Basin was my favorite. There are about 10 shelters at most sites near the water and it was heavenly to set up camp inside of one. We backpacked Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/michigan/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore/backpacking prior to heading over to Isle Royale. It was also incredible. I used Hoka trail runners on this last backpacking trip and they were great. As silly as it seems, but the weight of your shoes makes a huge difference in your overall ease of experience. During the warmer months, good trail runners that will dry out quickly (not waterproofed) are often preferred. My midtop hiking boots are Solomon. I had Oboz prior and also loved them. They took me to Everest Base Camp. The Foothills was busy, but not as busy as expected. It was wonderful to see old-er people backpacking it-thru and section. It was also great to be able to start and finish something. I do love that feeling of accomplishment. Spring and fall are a great time to hike the Foothills. Many flowers were in bloom and all the trees had the bright spring green color. Simply lovely. The heat, humidity, and bugs can be brutal during the summer months. We have so much beauty here in the States that I don't think we can go wrong anywhere we go at anytime as long as we have the right attitude and eyes to observe, accept, and enjoy.

Backpacked it in 6 days and 5 nights. Averaged about 13 mile a day. Husband was with me. Children are older and could not take time off of work to join. It can be section hiked. Lots of information online for planning.