Jump to the recipe… This is my latest version of the egg cups that I keep on hand in the freezer for busy days, for early morning hike departures and for sustenance on road trips. Why street taco? Well, I would just call them taco egg cups but the fact that they have no tomatoes…
Tag: backpacking
My 8 Favorite Hikes of 2017
Despite all my whining the last few months, it really was an incomparable year outdoors for me and those in my circle of outdoor loving friends. As always, it’s hard to whittle the list of my favorite hikes to one post but I’ll give it a try! Click on the pictures for my trip report,…
I’m Not A Real Doctor, I Just Play One On My Blog
Don’t you love technology today? And how most clinics now have these great things called “portals” where you can look up your medical records and such. Because goodness knows, the doctor doesn’t tell you anything. Mine just says things like, “You are healing on schedule.” or “I don’t see anything that needs surgery.” Blah. So,…
Return to Eagle Cap, Day 3: Like An Arrow Through My Heart
I woke up about quarter to six on day 3 of our trip in the Wallowas or Eagle Cap Wilderness as the morning sun lit up the tip of an unnamed peak rising from behind the ridge above Cached Lake that sits close to 7,300ft. Despite the temperatures hitting the high 80’s during our trip,…
Nature: Do We Really Believe It Is For Everyone?
It is no secret that our national parks, monuments, trails and other places of nature are being accessed at an increasing rate as many discover the beauty of these outdoor spaces, often to the detriment of the land they occupy. People who have been enjoying these spaces long before Instagram and Facebook are up in…
Return To Eagle Cap, Day 2: Not Your Grandma’s Needlepoint
We reluctantly woke up from our stealth camping spot in the trees and plotted out our second day. Where did we hope to camp for our second night? How far did we want to go today and thus tomorrow? We eventually decided that Cached Lake would be our destination for camping. There is no official…






