We got out on a short walk at Narbeck Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary on Tuesday after work. And just in time for the official start of spring (march 21st), there was evidence that nature is ready for the turning of the seasons. Of course it is the Pacific Northwest and like other parts of the country and…
Category: Hikes and Stories
Scouting Out Daroga State Park And Trail Accessibility
As some of you know, I volunteer my time to write for Washington Trails Association as a way to give back and help others get outdoors. Last fall when I was in Wenatchee in search of golden larches, an email went out to those of us on the “Hike It” team with a list of…
Sometimes You Just Have To Stand Next To A Big Ass Tree And Then Advocate To Save Our National Forests
My picture is not going to do justice but as my friend, Sarah, and I were walking along the White Chuck Bench Trail outside Darrington, Washington, this last Sunday she stopped and gazed up admiring this mammoth beauty. I have to admit that I had not noticed this giant of a Douglas fir at first,…
Winter Adventure In Breckenridge, Colorado: One More Hike Before Heading Home
This is day five in our winter adventure in Breckenridge, Colorado in February of 2024. We had arrived on Sunday of President’s Day Weekend in the evening and will depart on Thursday from this popular mountain town. You can find our arrival at: A Winter Adventure In Breckenridge, Colorado: Our Arrival. So did we finish…
Winter Adventure In Breckenridge, Colorado: A Colorado Trail Snowshoe
This is day four in our winter adventure in Breckenridge, Colorado in February of 2024. We had arrived on Sunday of President’s Day Weekend in the evening and today is our third full day in the popular mountain town. You can find our arrival at: A Winter Adventure In Breckenridge, Colorado: Our Arrival. Sunrises…
A Winter Adventure In Breckenridge, Colorado: Fat Biking It
This is day three of our winter adventure in Breckenridge, Colorado, in February of 2024. We had arrived on Sunday of President’s Day Weekend in the evening and today is our second full day in the popular mountain town. You can find our arrival at: A Winter Adventure In Breckenridge, Colorado: Our Arrival. Sunrise…