What to Wear for a Hike in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
This post is all about what to wear for a hike in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. As I talked about in my post about hiking for absolute beginners, you don’t need a lot of gear to get started with hiking. You may not bring the exact same things...
How to Find Less Crowded Hikes
As hiking has become more popular in the Pacific Northwest and the population has grown quickly, many hikers have noticed and been frustrated by big crowds at popular trailheads. If you’re like me, crowding, traffic and parking are daily realities in city life and you want to get away...
Master Camping Checklist for your Next Adventure
Camping is a fun and adventurous getaway but sometimes it can feel like so much WORK. This post is about how to have a camping checklist and keep your gear organized so that it’s much simpler to get out the door. I’ve spent at least several hundred nights camping...
Complete Road Trip Packing List
An important part of planning an amazing road trip is giving some thought to what you want to bring with you BEFORE it’s time to load the car. If you have a road trip packing list, then you’ll be confident that you have what you need for your adventure....
How to Plan a Road Trip You’ll Actually Enjoy
Road trips are a long American tradition and a great way to see much of North America! My parents are amazing road trippers and I’m so grateful to them for driving me around two continents for a good portion of my childhood. Unforgettable places and memories and exposure to...
What to Pack for a Hike in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
This post is all about what to pack for a hike in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. As I talked about in my post about hiking for absolute beginners, you don’t need a lot of gear to get started with hiking. You may not bring the exact same things...
How to Start Hiking for Absolute Beginners
Hiking is a wonderful way to get outside and move your body, both of which are great things and summer in the Pacific Northwest is a great time to start. What is hiking? Hiking is just walking on a trail instead of a road or sidewalk. That’s it! If...
How to Hike More Often: 7 Strategies
It’s that time of year when we’re all anticipating summer, longer days, more sun and more time outdoors! If you’re wanting to get out hiking more this summer, here are some tips that have worked for me for how to hike more often as I’ve increased the amount of...
How to Dehydrate Vegetables for Backpacking
I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to eat enough vegetables at home, let alone backpacking! I’ve been challenging myself to find more interesting ways to eat vegetables, how to not waste any of the vegetables I buy and experimenting with more ways to dehydrate vegetables!...
How to Visit Yellowstone in Winter: Ultimate Guide to the Park’s Best Season
Imagine visiting Yellowstone National Park, walking boardwalks through a geyser basin and seeing no one else. Imagine the solitude and beauty of a lone wolf spotted against the snow, or a herd of bison or elk meandering along the road. You see the heat and steam rising up from...