I'm Kristin and that's Dutch. I was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. I went to culinary school in upstate New York, escaped to San Diego for a bit, and even spent a summer working at an Alaskan fishing lodge. But Lancaster is a part of me, and my time away has made me appreciate it even more.

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I've always loved hiking and no matter where I am, I find a trail.  I enjoy traveling and exploring new places and cultures. I'm a beekeeper and I love photography. All of the photos on this website are my own -  except for this one :)

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 I often hike solo, but occasionally I can convince my 14 year old son and my husband to come along too. Although, they do complain when I lag behind taking pictures. 

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Dutch was a mini golden doodle who was my hiking partner for over 5 years. We had to say goodbye to him in September 2025. He loved to hike and I loved having him by my side. Hiking is not quite the same without him, but everywhere I go I have the fond memories of our adventures together.