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Coils & Campfires Helping women get outside, explore confidently and stop waiting for someone to come with them.

Outdoor adventures, camping experiences, and community for women who want to explore, connect, and spend more time in nature.

14/09/2026

The older I get, the more I realize it’s the simple things that make life feel full. 🌲✨

14/09/2026

38 trips around the sun, and I’m still finding reasons to twirl. 🌿✨

Here’s to a year of choosing joy, chasing adventure, romanticizing the little things, and leaving room for a little whimsy.

Happy birthday to me. 🤎

12/08/2026

Women don’t need another warning. We need the knowledge, tools, and confidence to GO. 🔥

Fear isn’t a safety plan. Preparation is.

11/08/2026

Learn to camp -- just in time for fall! Hands-on workshop for the entire family!
🏕️CAMPING 101
Saturday, August 29
Noon until 3:00 p.m.
Sesquicentennial State Park
$10/participant
Space is limited! Register here ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x4Q3a

What level are you at right now? 👀🌿 Low-pressure🥾 Ready for a little more⛺ Feeling adventurousOne of the biggest things ...
10/08/2026

What level are you at right now? 👀

🌿 Low-pressure
🥾 Ready for a little more
⛺ Feeling adventurous

One of the biggest things I’m learning is that doing things alone doesn’t have to start with some huge adventure. Sometimes you build confidence one little outing at a time.

I shared 10 beginner-friendly solo outdoor ideas over on YouTube for anyone who wants to start but is still a little nervous.

Search Coils & Campfires on YouTube for:
10 Outdoor Adventures You Can Do Alone (Even If You’re Nervous)

05/08/2026

You may be starting a new chapter, a new career, a new relationship, or rebuilding after something didn't work out, but you're not starting from scratch.

You're starting with experience.

You know more. You've learned lessons. You've built resilience. You've survived things that once felt impossible.

That's not starting over.

That's starting again with wisdom, perspective, and proof that you can handle hard things.

Save this post so you can come back to it when you need it most. ❤️

05/08/2026

The funny thing about spending time outside is that you rarely come back the same.

Maybe nothing around you changes.

But somehow… you do.

That’s why I keep showing up.

Not to escape my life.
To reconnect with it. 🤎

The more time I spend in nature…the more I find myself.Every walk reminds me that peace was never missing.It was just bu...
05/08/2026

The more time I spend in nature…the more I find myself.

Every walk reminds me that peace was never missing.

It was just buried beneath notifications, deadlines, responsibilities, and worry.

The trees don’t ask me to be productive.
The river doesn’t ask me to perform.
Nature simply lets me exist.

And lately… that’s exactly what I’ve needed. 🤎

02/08/2026

🌿 You don’t have to be fearless to start. You just have to be willing to take the first step. Every trail begins with one. 💚

02/08/2026

Myth: “Rain is in the forecast, so our vacation is ruined.”

Reality: Around here, a little rain is just part of the adventure.

The Southern Smokies are part of a temperate rainforest, with some areas receiving 60–80 inches of rain each year. (Western Regional Climate Center) That lush scenery, rushing rivers, misty mountain views, and vibrant forests? We have the rain to thank for it.

Mountain weather is wonderfully unpredictable (and the Weather app often gets it wrong.) A forecast for rain often means just a quick afternoon shower, a passing mountain mist, or rain in one valley while the next is dry. It rarely means your entire day is washed out.

So don’t cancel those plans just yet. Keep your tickets to Unto These Hills, your whitewater rafting adventure, or your zipline reservation. Our outfitters, guides, and hosts know these mountains better than anyone and will let you know if conditions truly call for a rain check.

And if you’ve ever rafted the Nantahala after a fresh rain, you know there’s something magical about it. The river is alive, the mountains glow, and every bend feels like an adventure waiting to happen.

So here’s your sign: don’t let a few raindrops on the forecast keep you away. Pack a light rain jacket, embrace the mist, and come experience the magic of the Southern Smokies—rain and all. 🌿💦o

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