Adventure
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The Ocean
For me, when I want to unwind and relax, the coast is the ideal setting for the discipline of rest. There is just something about the sound of the ocean waves striking the beach in rhythmic time that calms my soul. So, last weekend we headed out for a weekend of camping at Ocean City…
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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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