This last December after Christmas, the hubby and I took a drive down to stay on the Columbia River Gorge for the weekend. One of the hikes we did was on the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail just outside Lyle, WA. This turned out to be an interesting stroll with expansive views of the gorge despite…
If this is the year you decide to take your non Standard American Diet lifestyle into the wilderness, this 3 day paleo and nightshade free backpacking meal plan is just for you. Maybe you have been following me along for awhile now and love the paleo and nightshade free recipes but have yet to through…
I’m not sure that title could get much longer… Do I know how to cram a lot into a road trip or what? Yes, we were in the United Kingdom for 10 days and we saw about as much as one could hope to see of the country in such a short time. And as…
As my mind wanders towards this summer’s backpacking trips, I can’t help remember my last overnight trip this past October. I so wish the snow was a tad bit more melted out right now so I could visit these two hikes again before I depart for Spain, but come fall they will be on my…
Hey! Hey you! Yes, you. Did you know Mother’s Day is coming up?? You are just in time to find seven hikes perfect for Mother’s Day in the Puget Sound! There is no better day to take a mom on a hike! Whether it’s your biological mom, the mom of your children, or that special…
The morning after my wedding last year in March, my newly minted husband and I flew out to Colorado because his father was nearing the end of his life. In fact, there had been a possibility of his passing in the days before we got married. Needless to say, it was a very stressful week….