Homestead Blog Hop 619 and Zip-lining

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Raise your hand if you’re happy it’s Fall! Me!

Raise your hand if you’ve got crisp, cool mornings! Me!

Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year! It’s invigorating, beautiful, and inspiring to me.

We still have flowers but not as much heat! We have a little garden carry-over from the Summer, but it’s not as demanding! Driving down a country road with the wildflowers waving is very pleasant, and it makes me want to be outside more and more!

Speaking of outside…our family did something this past weekend I thought I’d never do, yet here I am, still alive!

We went zip-lining!

And when I say zip-lining, I mean, why not just make it super terrifying by doing the longest and highest one around?

I will say that it was a wonderful and enjoyable experience, all but the actual zipping down the wire! I loved being outside with my family, and the views were phenomenal! We got a nature hike, met some fun folks, and it was a great family day.

The super long zip line (we are talking 3600 feet and 400 feet up there at 66 mph) got me! I was seriously terrified, and I don’t mean in a “that was cool” way. More like I was crying and hyperventilating all the way through that ride. I was just glad to have my feet on terra firma at the end. I enjoyed the shorter rides more, yet was still really scared. My family, however, lived it all, for which I am very glad. Like I said, I enjoyed the whole experience and am glad we did it. Not sure I’d put myself through that again, but who knows?

Have you ever gone zip-lining?

Hope your day goes great! I’m keeping my feet in the ground!

Laurie

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop. A weekly gathering for homesteaders and simple living enthusiasts. We all share DIY projects, from-scratch recipes, and creative inspiration from our homes to yours.

This week’s hop features yummy foods. It also offers practical ideas that celebrate handmade living and self-sufficiency. Explore ideas that fit a thoughtful, sustainable lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking for seasonal crafts, homemade treats, or encouragement on your homesteading journey, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to carry into the upcoming seasons.

Grab a cup of tea, explore the featured posts, and join us in sharing your own homestead creations.

Meet Your Homesteading Hosts

We’re Kelly from Simple Life Mom, Liz from The Cape Coop, Natasha from Houseful of Nicholes, and Laurie from Ridgehaven Homestead. We’re about from-scratch living, simple ingredients, frugal habits, and intentional, sustainable living. We share recipes, tips, and ideas to support home cooks and makers.

We’re delighted to host the Homestead Blog Hop. You can find fresh inspiration each week for DIY projects, homemade recipes, and practical living ideas. Join us for new ideas and a growing community. Together, we celebrate everyday craftsmanship and thoughtful living.

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FEATURED POSTS from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week, we take turns selecting three featured posts from the Homestead Blog Hop. These features are shared across all of our social media platforms. They spotlight the creativity and hard work of our fellow homesteaders.

Here are the featured posts from last week’s hop:

1. Turkey Orzo Soup from Recipes Simple

2. What to Feed Backyard Chickens: The Calcium Rules from Coop Sense

3. Air Fryer Beef & Bean Chimichangas from Air Fryer Fanatics

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