…I miss my girls. Don’t get me wrong, I had such a wonderful time backpacking with my husband at the beginning of the month. It isn’t very often that two people who love the outdoors so much get a chance to getaway together as adults to enjoy it. Sitting on the deck in Stehekin waiting…
Category: Hikes and Stories
How Did I Spend My First Monday Without A Full Time Job?
We were up and out the door at 2:45am and headed for the North Cascades Highway on a family mission. Only for very, very situations will I get up at this ungodly hour. The drive is long and dramatically beautiful, but better in the daylight, however. We made it through the small town of Mazama…
Review: Nutberg-Food For Every Adventure
I received packages of Nutberg drinkable meals in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Real Food I always say that my nutrition goals have one overriding theme, eat real food. So, when I was contacted by the company and asked if wanted to try their meal replacement shakes the first thing…
Rainbow Loop, Rainbow Creek and Imus Creek Trails: Because One Hike Is Never Enough
I think I’m just about caught up on trip reports! So after completing the Lakeshore Trail and making it into the remote town of Stehekin, we decided on a second night up the Rainbow Loop Trail with a side trip up the Rainbow Creek Trail to Bench Creek just for fun. Well, not 100% fun…
The Lakeshore Trail: Celebrating A Milestone Birthday
My husband turned the big 5-0 last Friday so we headed out on a backpacking trip, of course. And not just to any place, but to one of my favorite areas to hike. So much so, this is my 5th time in this area! The first section of our trip was on…
Here Comes Summer! It’s Time For Ramping Up and Slowing Down
I don’t know about you but with the weather warming up and the days growing longer, my mind has been turning to the summer months ahead. This will be my third summer since beginning Must Hike Must Eat and it will be no different as I start to begin my outdoor plans in earnest and…





