Nature
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A Weekend in the Mountains
Going off the grid and spending some time with nature, working hard for simple things, and just breathing mountain air is a recipe for better health. Going off the grid means no cell service, no power lines, no sewer, no water service, and only a dirt road going in… Spending time in nature: mountains, trees,…
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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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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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Cape Flattery
The author embarked on a trip to Cape Flattery in Washington, discovering its treacherous coastline and rich history. Despite a longer than expected journey and cold temperatures, they explored the rugged beauty, hiked to the cape, and enjoyed the stunning scenery. Their winter camping experience was rewarding, and they look forward to more hiking adventures.
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Hiking
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Of all the activities that bring life to my soul and elevate my mood, hiking is number one. The combination of physical activity, nature in raw form, and time to myself really revitalizes me. For leisure activity, this is the perfect mix of results. Winter is the…
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Last June, during a month of rejuvenation, I visited Colorado focusing the last part of my trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was an awesome ending to the trip and I loved seeing a mountain range that is distinctly different than the volcanic peaks I am used to in Washington state. I entered on…
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To Banff and back again…
Think back on your most memorable road trip. My favorite road trip of all time was back in the summer of 2016 when I decided to take my two teenagers on a significant adventure. During the spring, we reviewed lots of options. We came up with Banff National Park in Canada as our midpoint destination.…
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