Outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with some occasional reflective storytelling.
(*Scroll to bottom to just see the video*) It happened: my parents boarded a plane on Christmas morning and flew to Quito, Ecuador. For my dad, this was his first trip abroad. For my mom, her first to South America. I’d been waiting for this day for oh, 2+ years. When I first moved abroad…
Read MoreVideo log entry featuring Lori’s visit to Ecuador: canyoning, zip lining, swinging, swimming, sliding, jumping, Lori driving a buggy, rafting, and overall having a grand adventure. Thanks for sharing these experiences with me, Lori. Come visit Ecuador, it’s an amazing place. All is possible!
Read MoreAs a child, I grew up in a farming town of about 15-20,000 people. For years, I dreamt of leaving my small town and exploring the world. Living in a big city, learning more about new people and places, and having greater opportunities available seemed like the ultimate lifestyle. This isn’t to say I didn’t…
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As a little girl growing up in the Central Valley of California, I was lucky enough to have easy access to both mountains and beaches. Every year, my family would usually take two vacations: one to the beaches of Sea Ranch, and another to a national park in the Sierra Nevadas. While I thoroughly enjoyed…
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Elizabeth Seeks 