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Stehekin, Washington: THE Best Gateway Town to Public Lands
This week’s Nature Writing Challenge comes to you with just 20 minutes left to write so you are going to get some pretty amazing pictures instead! The topic is “Where is your favorite gateway town outside America’s public lands and what makes it so great?” Any memorable experiences? Well, if you just finished reading my…
Vanilla Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Almonds (Paleo & Keto)
Sometimes you just want a snack that satisfies your sugar craving but without sugar overload. These cacao coated almonds are both savory and sweet for your next hiking or backpacking protein snack!
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…
Nature: Do We Really Believe It Is For Everyone?
It is no secret that our national parks, monuments, trails and other places of nature are being accessed at an increasing rate as many discover the beauty of these outdoor spaces, often to the detriment of the land they occupy. People who have been enjoying these spaces long before Instagram and Facebook are up in…
Spring Break Road Trip Day 6: Ben, Joshua, Michael and Craigslist
Editor’s Note: This is my sixth and final installment on my spring break road trip saga. If you’ve been following along, thanks for sticking it out! The sun began to creep over the Providence Mountains at 5:30am and I awoke to our last day in the desert. Hard to believe the week had already passed…