Finding Delight in the Familiar
The first time I met Bennington Lake was the late summer of 2008. At the time I still lived in the Midwest, and I was […]
Tag: hiking
Winter Walking
…given the weather presently, I thought I would take a moment to write down my reasons for why I’m doing this challenge. Because, seriously, if I don’t have a why– I’m going to crawl back into bed and spend the rest of the day reading.
Olallie State Park & Foreboding Days {adventure report}
Growing up in the Midwest I used to be terrified of tornadoes. Those stormy days would sweep in, decorating the blue skies of seemingly harmless […]
For Wonder {Lake Wenatchee Adventure Report}
It’s already the end of May, and I’m not sure I can believe it. I could easily spend a whole post regaling you with tales from life […]
When We Hike Alone {Beacon Rock Adventure Report}
I’m pretty sure the majority of people assume, based on my Instagram and other social media posting, that I spend a lot of time outdoors. […]
True Confessions from a former Spring-phobe
I used to hate spring. I know, it seems weird now, because these days, I’m a sunshine chasing, lover of summer, but there was a […]
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park {Adventure Report}
So, you might recall my previous discussion, regarding how I think getting into nature is a really fantastic form of therapy? Well, I admit, it’s something […]
South Fork Walla Walla
Earlier this month I took a day to wander along one of my more familiar trails. It is one of the closer ‘wilderness’ trails for me […]
September Travels {Snow Lake, Mt. Rainier National Park}
If it were up to me, I’d probably be at this mountain every single weekend that it was open. It’s just far enough away though, […]
Seven Snippets from September
I feel like it’s cliche to say, but I love autumn. Everyone says that, right? I think everyone says that…and then you follow that statement […]
7 Snippets from a not-so-much-Saturday: Spring Plans!
First of all, these seven snippets were supposed to happen on Saturday because it has awesome alliteration (seven snippets of Saturday)…and at the latest Sunday because […]
Grove of the Patriarchs
For the love of the forest: I love trails. I love trees. I actually become slightly giddy about old, huge, trees. No, really, I do. Last […]