Kat Sack here! Sometimes Katastrophic Sackrilege to the running community, but most definitely The Mountain Lioness to those who follow and join my adventures. I currently call Tallahassee, FL home. The mountains are my favorite place to be and explore but given my location, I dive into other types of rad places too!

I created this blog as a personal project to document my adventures. Photos are great, but I love text describing more of the story and to recall what I have learned. I am no expert at outdoorsy activities, but I learn as I go! If you end up here, I hope you can get something out of it.

My original focus was on backpacking, hiking, camping, kayaking, and mountain biking. I have thus shifted the scope as I discovered my love for National and State Parks. I have the National Parks Passport and the Florida State Parks passport which have allowed me to discover places I originally would never have seen. Now I write about national monuments, history, run-cations, etc.

At some point I hope to dive into personal growth as well with topics including self-sufficiency and improvement, turning boredom into adventure, steps to heal my body and mind, and overcoming social adversities.

Life is an adventure. Go outside. Pay attention to all that is around you. Get lost in the moment. Everything has a story. Listen for it, even if you do not speak the same language.

Updates and Recently Published Posts

Coming Soon!

>> Diving with whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium!

     >> Fun tourist attractions in Boston, MA! Including the Boston Marathon and duck boat tours!

  >> Reaching the summit of the tallest point in Florida!

        >> More caves!

I'm on Facebook Again

I created a page on Facebook to share my experiences and love of learning and the outdoors. I also post my running race photos on the page as well for easy tagging access. Please Like/Follow if you can - The Mountain Lioness - Facebook. I post most often on Instagram though - my IG handle is @themountainlioness.

Recently Published Lioness Adventures


NEWEST! 2019-03-23
Photographing patterns and my feelings within Ponce de Leon Springs State Park (FL) - Literally no photo editing, not even cropping.
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2019-02-03 
Photos from an exciting multilevel cave visit during the 2019 Florida Cave Cavort.
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2018-12-20
The Ceremony for Wakulla Springs becoming the newest state geological site, the virtual tour presentation, and a bird-filled boat ride down the Wakulla River.

The National Park Service & Environment VS The Federal Government Shutdown

Currently I am working on a day-to-day summary of the many ways the Federal Government Shutdown is affecting the National Parks. The unintended consequences are affecting not only the environment, but also the economy. It's a work in progress as I research and analyze the effects. Any and all leads and information are welcomed.

Click HERE for more information about each of the days.

Backyard Pond Friends

Saturday February 2, 2019 - I walked outside onto my back deck and heard a commotion. A breeding pair of wood ducks were swimming around the pond pretending like they were totally not just getting it on. They are stunningly beautiful.


Winewood Friends!

Sadly Igor has been gone for awhile now. Anamaria has been away as well, I believe due to them using the fountains now. I did briefly spot her swimming in the last week of March but no other signs. The red-shoulder hawks are very busy creating new hawks, and the Winewood Turtle Club should be extending me an invitation any day now.

Igor the Egret (top left), Herald the Heron (top right), and Anamaria the Anhinga (bottom)

Wilderness First Aid Certification

January 5-6, 2019 
I completed my Wilderness First Aid certification with REI and NOLS at the Chatahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, GA. It was a 16-hour course that combined first aid training with how to act upon issues specifically in the backcountry. There were 28 like-minded students in the course, and I had a blast learning with so many motivated, outdoorsy badasses in the the 16 hours of training.

Gulf Winds Track Club 30K/15K! 

January 19, 2019 08:00
My photos from the run: The Mountain Lioness - Gulf Winds Track Club 30K/15K
GWTC Official Results

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