Our trip began with a plane ride into McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. There is just something about flying in Vegas that is unlike other airports. All the glittery people and cacophony of slot machines. The simultaneous release of breath that a vacation has started and the holding of that breath thinking about…
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Make New Friends And Keep The Old: Playing Hookie on Hex
One of the things I did when I went back to my work last fall was promise myself that it would not get in the way of my hiking. Nothing I do is that important that I can’t take advantage of sunny days or friends’ invites to get outdoors. The money isn’t worth it, either….
Do YOU Talk To Strangers?
Do your adventures sometimes end up taking a turn you didn’t expect? Do you ALLOW your adventures to do so? I shared a beach walk that we did in Oregon in December, the hike picked randomly out of Day Hiking The Oregon Coast book. But I didn’t share the WHOLE story of what happened to…
Giving Thanks and Paleo Food Ideas For The Road
I must say that I am looking forward to this year’s holiday season more than usual, I really think the collective “We” can use it. I love seeing all my friends posting and talking about things they are thankful for. Whether your gratitude list is long or short, it is a wonderful perspective to have….
Getting There is Half the Battle: Eagle Cap Pt. 1
Getting There is Half the Battle: Eagle Cap Pt. 1 tells of the first day in our backpacking trip to Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowas in 2016. My hiking plans for summer usually start happening during the previous summer’s hikes and for this hike is no exception. Last summer as my friend Elizabeth and…
The Pull of Parenthood
A few Saturdays ago, I was blessed to be able to go hiking with some girlfriends up the Suiattle River Trail outside Darrington, Washington. We had been trying to get together for some time and finally the stars aligned. Both Anne and Serra have young ones, so scheduling time to get away can often take skill. …