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Fall reflections 

I’ve been reflecting a lot on happiness lately. On what drives it, where it comes from. On why dark clouds…

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10 things I learned from 10 days off

There are many things in life I wish I could be better at. But there’s one thing I feel pretty…

Bend, cannon beach, Central Oregon, Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Green Lakes, Klamath Lake, Olallie Lake, oregon coast, Oregon Road Trip, South Sister, Sunset Bay, Travel Oregon, Yachats

There’s nothing better than a sister best friend

2015 has been a tough year. The past few months have been filled with extreme highs and the lowest lows…

Mt. Vesper – the hike you’ve likely never heard of 

The mountain loop highway is known for great hiking in the northwest. Mt. Pilchuck, Dickerman, Lake 22, the ice caves.…

Hiking, mountain loop highway, Mt. Pilchuck, north cascades, vesper peak

In Search of New Summits

After spending the past five years constantly in search of new trails to explore, new lakes to see, and new…

Hiking, mount dickerman, pacific northwest

“Winter” 2015 in Seattle 

To all the haters of winters in the Pacific Northwest, I give you proof that: 1. Climate change exists 2.…

bainbridge island, cherry blossoms, golden gardens, mobile photography, pacific northwest, Seattle

A Salty New Years Eve

There is something pure and simple about the combination of ocean, sunshine and crisp, salty air. This New Years I…

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12 Weeks to 13.1

A year ago a started a new job and we had to fill out a questionnaire about ourselves. One answer…

half marathon training, runhappy, Running

Salute to Summer

Leaves are changing, air feels crisp and technically it’s fall, but I’ve got summer on the mind. I finally made…

camping, colchuck lake, Hiking, Leavenworth, northwestisbest, pacific northwest

Seattle, September looks good on you

Woke up to forecast of 84 degrees and clear skies. A Sunday with a true “summer” day feel. On days…

granite mountain, Hiking, pacific northwest

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