#ThrowbackThursday This is part of a series of journal entries I have made while section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail since 2013 over on Trailjournals.com. I am moving them here to Must Hike Must Eat and updating them with photos (and maybe fixing typos). Look for them on Thursdays or you can head over to…
Author: Shannon Leader
Do You Suffer From FOMO? Maybe It Is Time For A Pause
Today is Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and the day before the beginning of Lent. Some of you may be thinking about Mardi Gras, carnival and beads. Some of you may be thinking about pancakes, king cake or another rich kind of pastry. Some of you may have no idea what the big deal is about….
Kendall Peak Lakes: A Great Beginner Snowshoe
Last month, my friends Mark, Elle, Izzy (Snowdog) and I took advantage of one of my snow days to go play in the snow up at Snoqualmie Pass. This was my second time visiting this popular snowshoe route and once again, it did not disappoint. The trail to Kendall Peak Lakes sits just east of…
Snuffy’s 2013 Pacific Crest Trail August 15 & 16
#ThrowbackThursday This is part of a series of journal entries I have made while section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail since 2013 over on Trailjournals.com. I am moving them here to Must Hike Must Eat and updating them with photos (and maybe fixing typos). Look for them on Thursdays or you can head over to…
There’s No Disappointment At Serious Pizza
I wrote to you Sunday about our wonderful trip to Cape Disappointment State Park and the fun we had exploring the beach and trails, along with learning more about the history of the area. Now, let me tell you about the delicious dinner we had at Serious Pizza in Iwalco, Washington during our stay. We…
Cape Disappointment Does Not Live Up To Its Name
One of the reasons I love living in Washington State is the wide range of weekend getaways that you can find all over the state for whatever mood you might be in. This was one we did when my husband injured his meniscus during a search and rescue training exercise. His hobbled pace lowered our expectations…