Backpacking the Chain Lakes Loop
The trails near Artist Point at Mount Baker are some of my very favorite in all of Washington. With many … Continue reading Backpacking the Chain Lakes Loop
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Central Cascades/Eastern Washington Road Trip with Kids
We just returned from a wonderful little three-day adventure East of the Cascades with some friends. Because it was such … Continue reading Central Cascades/Eastern Washington Road Trip with Kids
Barclay Lake: A Go-To Escape with Kids
Barclay Lake is a classic backpacking destination for first timers, those with kids, and anyone seeking epic mountain views and … Continue reading Barclay Lake: A Go-To Escape with Kids
Mirror Lake Backpacking Trip
One of the outdoor highlights of the fall was our ladies backpacking trip to Summit Lake in September, a fantastic … Continue reading Mirror Lake Backpacking Trip
Fall Camping at Mount Rainier (Our First Mother-Daughter Solo Trip)
In October, I took Peanut on our first ever camping trip with just the two of us. The weather was … Continue reading Fall Camping at Mount Rainier (Our First Mother-Daughter Solo Trip)
Glacier Basin: Our First Backpacking Trip with Baby
We picked the perfect spot for Peanut’s first backpacking trip: Glacier Basin in Mount Rainier National Park. The wildflowers were … Continue reading Glacier Basin: Our First Backpacking Trip with Baby
A Weekend Escape to Hatcher Pass
Hatcher Pass, Alaska is an incredible place. As I wrote in an earlier post about my first visit last summer, … Continue reading A Weekend Escape to Hatcher Pass
The Mint Hut: A Scandinavian Gem in the Heart of the Talkeetnas
Does this look like the definition of paradise to you? For me, anyways, I’d say it’s pretty close. Where is … Continue reading The Mint Hut: A Scandinavian Gem in the Heart of the Talkeetnas
A Trip to Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Railroad
I love trains, so I was thrilled when Nathan’s family decided to do a family trip to the Spencer Glacier … Continue reading A Trip to Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Railroad
Glacier Peak Climb to Fight Cancer
As many of you know, I recently climbed Glacier Peak to raise money in support of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer … Continue reading Glacier Peak Climb to Fight Cancer
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