The Daily Grind
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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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Ultraprocessed foods
A fairly new concept in the scientific community is the categorization of foods into subtypes based on the amount of industrial processing that it takes to create the food. Every since 2010, Dr Carlos Monteiro, from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has proposed a tiered system based on his research. Basically, there are four classifications, called the…
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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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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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Vacation
At this point in my life more than any other, I’m realizing that taking a break from work is so important for my own health. I’m on day three of a really relaxing vacation sitting on an awesome little beach on the coast of Oregon. My kids and I were trying to catch some waves…
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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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Metabolic and Mental health
Metabolic and mental health
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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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