Donna Jefferson

Donna Jefferson is a writer, editor, and health and wellness enthusiast covering topics on parenting and senior health. Donna leads a fairly active lifestyle, and enjoys sweating it out at the gym or going on hikes with friends during her free time.

Nature’s Rx: The Healing Power of Camping for Mental Health

Family Camping

Nature has always been a sanctuary for weary souls wanting to escape the chaos of life for a bit. Andthere’s nowhere more suitable to do this than in the Sierra amidst the towering pine trees, majesticMount Whitney, sparkling Lake Tahoe, and all the other local attractions. It’s almost impossible not torelax and unwind when you’re … Read more

10 Essential Tips For Your Lake Tahoe Kayaking Adventure

Kayaks on Beach Lake Tahoe

Getting Started Exploring Lake Tahoe From A Kayak The breathtaking natural beauty of Lake Tahoe attracts visitors not just from around the US but from the rest of the world, too. One of the world’s biggest, cleanest, and deepest alpine lakes, this gleaming blue gem on the border of Nevada and California is best explored … Read more

10 Ways Mountain Climbing Makes Your Life Better

Sierra Rec Magazine – Fall Edition 2022 – Climbing – To be in the mountains is to be truly free. Not necessarily free from all of life’s challenges and hardships, but free to explore them and to explore yourself. Without the constraints of day-to-day life, whether it’s your nine-to-five or the persistent nagging of news … Read more