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Explore Your Own Backyard

July 22, 2022

Samuel and I were taking a quick camping trip on the Kitsap Peninsula to test out taking school on the road. We decided to camp at one of the state parks that had been on our list for quite awhile. While Sam was playing with trucks and building jumps in the dirt, I sat by jotting down a few ideas. Sitting next to me on the table was the park map and a pamphlet for Washington State Parks. As I picked up the pamphlet a question popped in my head. Why don’t we take advantage of state parks more often? … More Explore Your Own Backyard

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

Proposal Above the Clouds

October 23, 2018

In the midst of all the adventures and memories, one of the best moments of my life happened!
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Mini Mountaineer Mover

June 17, 2018

So it has been a little bit since my mom and dad got off their butts and took me outside camping in the woods. Ok not really, but at least a bigger, funner and exciting trip. So dad has been in the garage a lot lately working on some super, secret project. He wont let … More Mini Mountaineer Mover

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

Terrible Twos on the Trails

December 21, 2017

I started hiking with my three older kids when they were well past diapers and temper tantrums. As long as we had red vines and chocolate everyone was happy to wander through the woods. We counted tree rings and learned which berries were edible. There were always reminders to stay on trail, and not cut … More Terrible Twos on the Trails

Samuel’s Corner: Get Outside

November 2, 2017

Hello, my name is Samuel and I am a mountaineer…well more so a mini-mountaineer as I am only 2 years old. My mom and dad have been taking me out in the wild since I was very little. My first backpacking trip at 6 months old. Now some of you might think that is crazy, but my … More Samuel’s Corner: Get Outside

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

Cultivating a Sense of Wonder in the Midst of a Modern Day Life

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