When Your Body Fights Back

August 12, 2017July 16, 20192 Comments

When the girls and I hiked Naches Peak Loop Trail two days ago, it became apparent towards the end that I wasn't feeling like myself. Nausea, weakness and an overall feeling of yuckiness hit around the last half mile or so. Elevation? Heat? Dehydration? I thought it might be a combination of it all but … Continue reading When Your Body Fights Back

Naches Peak Loop Trail

August 10, 2017July 15, 2019Leave a comment

Naches Peak Loop Trail sits off of Highway 410, right at Chinook Pass and just along the boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park. A portion of the trail is outside of the park boundary but also links up with the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). It's a gorgeous trail and we were lucky to catch it … Continue reading Naches Peak Loop Trail

Twin Falls

July 26, 2017January 5, 2019Leave a comment

I had hoped to do a bit more hiking since our last adventure to Franklin Falls, but life got in the way. Between family visits, play time for the girls with friends, daily needs and my attempts to get friends to hike with us on the trails, I just couldn't get out. Finally, I was … Continue reading Twin Falls

Franklin Falls

July 12, 2017December 30, 2018Leave a comment

If you want to stir up a good debate, just mention Franklin Falls to a local experienced hiker and they will tell you how much they hate Franklin Falls. Hate it? Yes, not all but many of them loathe it. I have yet to figure out why, especially after our hike today, but they do. … Continue reading Franklin Falls

Big Four Ice Caves

July 3, 2017October 26, 2018Leave a comment

Our first little mini hike of the season was a huge success and had myself and the girls ready for more, but then life got in the way a bit. I had to prep for family visiting, making sure the house was clean and we had some post school things to take care of like … Continue reading Big Four Ice Caves

First Hike of the Summer

June 28, 2017May 18, 2018Leave a comment

School is officially out for the summer and today we hit the trails! Ok, so we hit a local trail that Ive already talked about and been on, but this time I took the kiddos out for a test hike. Translation... I took them out to see if they would whine and complain on a … Continue reading First Hike of the Summer

Yellowstone Fun: Day Five

May 30, 2017May 17, 2018Leave a comment

Today was our final full day in the park. I hate that feeling. I know we have to go home and live life, but I just wish I could live life in Yellowstone! It's not easy saying goodbye but I know I will be back. This place brings me a lot of joy and serenity. … Continue reading Yellowstone Fun: Day Five

Yellowstone Fun: Day Four

May 29, 2017May 17, 2018Leave a comment

"Where's the hiking??" I know that's probably what you are asking at the moment, and I wish I had good news but I don't. Aside from boardwalks and a few of the smaller trails, the ones I had planned to do were still closed. To explain more clearly, many of the trail areas in Yellowstone … Continue reading Yellowstone Fun: Day Four

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