Don’t get the winter blues
November 1, 2018
With the right layers, and know how you can keep getting your pesky adventurers outside, and keep some of your sanity. … More Don’t get the winter blues
Category: Exploration
Backpacking on the Cape
June 13, 2018
Warm weather has finally come to the PNW, and to help welcome the sun we decided to head out on a little backpacking trip. Some of the best hiking here can be found along the beautiful Pacific coast. It has easy trails, with a great reward and perfect playground waiting at the end. When you … More Backpacking on the Cape
Just trying to Recreate
May 30, 2018
RECREATE: a pastime, diversion ,exercise or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. When my friend Sachi invited myself, and our friend Ashley to come to Utah and hang out with her family for a weekend, I jumped at the chance. A weekend away with my favorite ladies was just what I needed. I mean who wouldn’t want to get out of rainy, cold Washington, and … More Just trying to Recreate
Overnight at the Snowbowl
January 18, 2018
With so many options of outdoor activities here in Washington, how does a family decide to start the Holiday season? There is a hike along the I-90 corridor with classics like Mt. Si or Franklin Falls. A day on fresh pow at one of the ski resorts. Sledding or tubing followed by hot chocolate. All … More Overnight at the Snowbowl
Changing Seasons, Changing Adventures
October 13, 2017
The summer was packed with long sunny days, vacation time and endless opportunities. On any given day we could be found along some trail, listening to the sounds of nature, soaking in the warm rays on our skin. We could rise early or start late without worry of the sun going down. When we packed … More Changing Seasons, Changing Adventures
Enchanting Enchantments
July 4, 2017
Everyone has special places that they like to visit, or would love to see one day. I have a few. Someday I would love to trek through Nepal or visit Patagonia’s national parks. But luckily for us, we have one of the most beautiful places right here in the PNW. Every year thousands of people … More Enchanting Enchantments
How Not to Forget the Baby
June 12, 2017
I know right now your thinking, “how on earth could you forget your baby?”. Well, don’t worry, I have never actually forgotten the baby. But I have forgotten so many other essentials, I sometimes wonder how I have managed to never leave a child behind. Once again, we were headed out for a day hike. … More How Not to Forget the Baby
Sun seeking in Yosemite
March 31, 2017
When you have family that live a short 2hr drive from one of the most beautiful places in the country, you hop on plane and take a trip. First stop on our whirlwind Northern California adventure was Sonora. A classic Sierra Nevada town built in the 1850’s during the Gold Rush. The downtown area is … More Sun seeking in Yosemite
What is Adventure
February 15, 2017
The word Adventure is used so often these days by everyone, for a myriad of reasons. The dictionary defines it as: engaging in an unusual or exciting activity. Usually the exploration of the unknown. Friends post pictures of wine tasting day trips, a hike in the woods, a date to the city. So what is … More What is Adventure
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