Hiking
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One of the Best Hikes ever…
Some hikes showcase amazing views that just cannot be captures on the camera – this is one of them.
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Chinook Pass is about to bloom
I just returned from a trip up into the Cascades, east of Mt Rainier, and the meadows at Lake Tipsoo are about to erupt in wildflowers! I would guess that the best time to visit will be from 7-20 days from today for the full display of color and natural wonder. I wanderered a bit…
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The North Skokomish River, Staircase, Olympic National Park
Backpacking is an adventure that forces you to utilize an entire toolbox of skills in order to have a memorable event. Not only do you have to be in good shape, with stamina for long haul activity, but you need to understand and be able to implement survival skills, planning, and gear use to avoid…
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Lena Lake
Friends at work and I were chatting a bit and discovered that hiking is an interest and we all had June 19th off. The obvious next step was to organize a hike. We decided on a day hike and a entry level journey that would not overwhelm anyone. One such hike that I had never…
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The Pass is open… loving June in Washington
The mountains are opening up! Time for the perfect s’more fire…
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First Backpacking Trip of the Year!
It’s time to put the backpack on and head out! I have a few trips planned this summer and needed a warm up to get the legs out in the wilderness with a decent amount of weight. A friend from work joined me for their first overnight trip. This is always a joy and exciting…
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Ohanapecosh
The name is thought to mean “standing at the edge” in the native tongue of the Taidnapam, who spent time in what is now southeast Mt. Rainier National Park. Wandering in this part of the Northwest is true nature bathing. Trails run through this land of ancient giants who tower over your insignificant human stature.…
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
I love national parks (NP’s) and one of the most thrilling vacation choices I have made recently was to check out some not so popular parks. Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, and Yellowstone are all amazing and it’s no wonder everyone in the world wants to visit. But that does not mean there are no other cool…
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My old leather hiking boots…
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. Early in my 30’s, the idea of adventure and hiking crept back into my life after an absence. For years, I was awash in school, a new career, marriage, babies and moving too many times. When the dust settled, I yearned for…
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