Outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with some occasional reflective storytelling.
At 13 weeks pregnant, I was told I would be laid off in 4 weeks. That was a day before this picture was taken. I had just arrived in the Bay Area, coincidentally, for an in-person work retreat. I’d decided to come a few days early so I could spend the weekend with my best…
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So, you’re planning a trip to the crown jewel of the US National Park system! I’m excited for you, because Glacier National Park really lives up to the hype. I’ve been to a good number of beautiful places, but Glacier might be the most spectacular place I’ve ever been. Looking for something specific? Jump to…
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Grinnell Lake is stunning and worth a visit. It’s less popular than the Grinnell Glacier Trail — many people want to get up close and personal with a glacier. But I think Grinnell Lake made for a fantastic little hike and one I’m glad we did. Grinnell Lake Hike Hiked: Early JulyBest time to hike:…
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Sol Duc Falls is a perfect family-friendly excursion when you’re camping in the Sol Duc Campground. We had the pleasure of hiking this trail with my sister, her husband, and their two small children and everyone enjoyed the outing. Hiked: late MayBest time to hike: May to OctoberDistance from Seattle: 3 hours, 40 minutesAccessibility: Entirely…
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To be honest, there aren’t a ton of hiking options on Orcas Island. There are a handful. And in other circumstances we probably would have done Mt. Constitution, the most epic one, but one of my friends was recovering from foot surgery and we needed to take it a little easier! Hiked: early JuneBest time…
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Little Si has a special place in my heart, because the first time we hiked it was right around when we decided to move to Seattle. It’s such a fantastic, quick hike get away from the city. If you’ve lived in the Seattle area any length of time and enjoy hiking, chances are you have…
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I’ve been heading to hikes off of highway 2 East near Gold Bar for the past two weekends. It’s been a great place to explore, because there still isn’t snow blocking the trails or the roadways, and there are beautiful mountain vistas and waterfalls in abundance. When the forecast was partly cloudy for this past…
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When I saw a sunset picture from a clear day at High Rock Lookout, I knew I had to go hike it, and do it quickly before the road to the trailhead became inaccessible for the winter season. I was in luck: the very weekend coming up was set to be completely clear and sunny.…
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