I’m not sure that title could get much longer… Do I know how to cram a lot into a road trip or what? Yes, we were in the United Kingdom for 10 days and we saw about as much as one could hope to see of the country in such a short time. And as…
Category: Hikes and Stories
A Two-fer Hiking Weekend: Rock Mountain and Meadow Creek To Pear Lake
As my mind wanders towards this summer’s backpacking trips, I can’t help remember my last overnight trip this past October. I so wish the snow was a tad bit more melted out right now so I could visit these two hikes again before I depart for Spain, but come fall they will be on my…
Seven Hikes Perfect For Mother’s Day In The Puget Sound
Hey! Hey you! Yes, you. Did you know Mother’s Day is coming up?? You are just in time to find seven hikes perfect for Mother’s Day in the Puget Sound! There is no better day to take a mom on a hike! Whether it’s your biological mom, the mom of your children, or that special…
A 5-Hour Layover in Denver For Outdoorsy and Gluten Free Travelers
The morning after my wedding last year in March, my newly minted husband and I flew out to Colorado because his father was nearing the end of his life. In fact, there had been a possibility of his passing in the days before we got married. Needless to say, it was a very stressful week….
It’s Been A While, Let’s Catch Up!
For those of you who subscribe to my weekly newsletter, this post might not necessarily feel like catching up because you already know all the things. But for those random readers who may not subscribe or haven’t check in for a while, I thought I would write one big post to share some of the…
A Girls Hiking Weekend Getaway On The Columbia River Gorge
We had only been driving in the car about 20 minutes when I went to pull my phone out of my purse to check something. Rummaging around, I realized it wasn’t there. I didn’t have my phone and I was going away for the weekend. My friend Elle and I signed up for a talk…