At some point this winter I came across a brochure of wildflowers for the Wenatchee area and it had me all excited thinking about the return of spring! These flowers aren’t limited to the foothills surrounding the Central Washington town, you can find them along U.S. Route 2, as well as the Columbia River Gorge. …
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Try These 17 Jerky Brands That Offer Gluten And Soy Free Options
When I first began my whole foods and paleo journey in 2012 to reduce inflammation and perimenopause symptoms, there were very few store bought options for jerky or dehydrated meat. Almost all included soy sauce and corn syrup and that’s no surprise, these ingredients are an easy and cheap way to flavor and preserve dehydrated…
JK, Winter Is Still Here! Snow On The Trail Of Ten Falls
Well, anniversary #6 is in the books and winter was definitely a third wheel. We were staying in the quaint Bavarian town of Mount Angel in Oregon with plans to check out Bauman’s Farm and Garden in nearby Gervais so it only made sense to hike Silver Falls State Park. It also made a great…
A Creepy Moment At The Index Town Wall
It’s been about a year and a half since I have hiked the Wall but with the rain and avalanche forecast, last week seemed like the perfect day to do so. And other than a creepy moment at the end, I couldn’t have asked for a better rainy day out. I arrived at the empty…
Avoiding The Crowds At Wallace Falls State Park And A Good Salad Bar
When deciding where to go on Fridays, I usually chose trails that are typically super busy on the weekends in hopes there will be fewer people. Don’t get me wrong, I love that people are getting outdoors more and more. However, I don’t necessarily want to hike with all of them. That means following rules…
A Trail To The Trail Of Two Forests Near Mount St. Helens
A few days ago, my page on the Trail of Two Forests started blowing up with way more visitors than it has ever seen. It was a hike near Mount St. Helens that I did with Elizabeth in 2020 after researching the Pine Creek Trail for Washington Trails Association. I could not figure out…