In 2015, I set out to complete the Wonderland Trail in 6 days. The 93 mile loop circumnavigates Mount Rainier and is a rite of passage for many Pacific Northwest locals and backpackers from around the world. I had already completed the Washington State section of the Pacific Crest Trail (and 200 miles of the…
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10 Ideas For Day Hikes On Long Distance Trails In The UK and The Go Outdoors Kids Camping Cookbook
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…
Cape Disappointment Does Not Live Up To Its Name
One of the reasons I love living in Washington State is the wide range of weekend getaways that you can find all over the state for whatever mood you might be in. This was one we did when my husband injured his meniscus during a search and rescue training exercise. His hobbled pace lowered our expectations…
Paleo Pesto Pizza Meal For The Trail
Jump to the recipe Say that three times fast… Last summer, I started working on this recipe while on our backpacking trip on the Lakeshore Trail to Stehekin. This was our first night and we stopped at the Moore Point campground and found ourselves a lovely little beach alcove to enjoy dinner away from our…
My 10 Favorite Hikes of 2018
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is coming to an end and it is time to reflect on my favorite hikes of the year! With all the craziness of getting married and changing jobs, I know I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked to but I think that only made the…
5 Easy Tips For Making Your Own Backpacking Food (Including Pizza)
Whether you are brand new to making your own backpacking food or just looking for some more ideas for varying what you take in you pack for sustenance in the outdoors, this article I wrote up for Washington Trails Association this summer is sure to have something for you. I share some of the things…