After years of hiking and packing these hike essentials, it’s finally time to share that list - especially since having the right gear can really transform the experience! Let’s get excited about that next adventure. Also, over the years I've come to notice that every single time I go hiking and leave something at home, until having a list to refer to. So, I’ve made this hike e[...]
For so many of us, 2022 becomes the year of opportunity, as well as to refresh and update our bucketlist ideas. “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe This quote can really shift our perspective - sometimes our bucketlist ideas don’t always have to be so practical and “structured”, al[...]
Have you ever wanted to go foraging for mushrooms? Well, what if I told you they aligned with a sustainable lifestyle!? Allow me to show you and tell you how. Firstly, I want to clarify that I'm going to be talking about foraging mushrooms typically cooked in a dinner meal, not the other kind. Ha! Some links in this post may be affiliate links or this article may contain sponsored co[...]
Let me just start off by saying that Downtown Snohomish isn’t just one of those places that’s enjoyed in the matter of just of an hour or two, you’ll want to spend the whole day here! Not only is there just so much to explore, but every season brings new designs and an array of colors, inside the shops and out. Some links in this post may be affiliate links or this article may[...]
There is so much to experience in the PNW, but hiking in Washington is just something you don't want to miss! To get the best experiences of Washington, I highly recommend getting out into the nature Washington's known for. For starters, the glistening blues, illuminating greens, and vast waters will have you wanting more every time you’re here. For instance, I’ve lived in[...]
This guide to Backpacking Washington’s Olympic National Park for the 7 Lakes Basin is an absolutely amazing trek through wildflowers, in different terrains, with views of mountain ridgelines. Not to mention the sounds of the trickling waterfalls and the tastes of the sweet berries that offer such a resetting perspective. Some links in this post may be affiliate links or this articl[...]
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