When is a missed turn for a trailhead not a missed opportunity but a fantastic turn of events? Last October, Elizabeth and I had plans to head to Siouxon Creek for a hike outside Yacolt, Washington near Mount St. Helens and were so busy chatting, we missed the turn to the trailhead. Even though we…
It has been 10 years since I visited the Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area outside Leavenworth, Washington, and unlike many people, I think once is going to be enough for me. In those 10 years, there has been no shortage of stories about the crowds on the trails, parking nightmares with…
I am currently sharing journal entries from my section hiking of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. For this section, you can start here: Snuffy’s 2015 Pacific Crest Trail Journal : Bring on The Bugs. Snuffy’s 2015 Pacific Crest Trail Journal : Up And Out June 28, 2015 Destination: HWY 62 Today’s Miles: 6.50 Start Location: Lightning Springs…
I am currently sharing journal entries from my section hiking of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. For this section, you can start here: Snuffy’s 2015 Pacific Crest Trail Journal : Bring on The Bugs. Snuffy’s 2015 Pacific Crest Trail Journal : Lightning Rod of The Cascades June 26, 2015 Destination: Mt Thielsen Today’s Miles: 14.73 Start…
I am currently sharing journal entries from my section hiking of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. For this section, you can start here: Snuffy’s 2015 Pacific Crest Trail Journal : Bring on The Bugs. Snuffy’s 2015 Pacific Crest Trail Journal : Six Horse Springs June 25, 2015 Destination: Six Horse Springs Today’s Miles: 17.50 Start Location: Summit…
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…