Oregon’s coastline is a nature lover’s paradise for awe-inspiring beauty. Having grown up in Southern California and now living in Bend, OR, I miss the beach – a lot. So this trip was entirely planned with the coast in mind and it delivered. We made three stops – Harris Beach, Tillicum Beach, and South Beach. … More 3 Beautiful Spots to Camp Along the Oregon Coast
One of the greatest joys of camping as a family is sharing that sense of wonder and adventure with your children. We’ve done our fair share of enjoying the great outdoors with the kids (ages varying from baby to age 6) and below is a list of our must-haves that we never leave the home … More Must-Haves for Camping with Kids
Washington, the insanely beautiful PNW. My bucket list in the evergreen state is infinite, but I’m super pleased to have checked off at least a few experiences on my list with this latest trip. Having 3 kids has definitely changed the dynamic of camping for us. If it were up to me, you would never … More Washington Road Trip Summer 2021
It has taken me quite awhile to complete this post, but it was well worth the wait! Below you will find my first-hand account of hiking the trail with my husband, along with helpful tips and countless pictures documenting my experience. Whether you already have plans to visit Torres del Paine or possibly just a … More Patagonia’s Torres del Paine [O Circuit]
You realize just how critical gear selection becomes when you spend a week’s time out in the wilderness and you rely solely on the choices you have made in your pack. Luckily, I already had a general idea of my personal preferences [everyone is different!] and weeded out the unwanted on my “test drive” in Washington. I highly … More The Winners and Losers of My Gear List
It has become a summer tradition for my cousin [Kait] and I to take a road trip together and explore exciting new places. This year we had our sights set on Zion National Park, Utah. Being a lover of all things that are green, I was unsure of how much I would actually enjoy our … More Just a Couple of Blondes in Zion
Backpacking the Hoh River Trail was my first real backpacking trip and I absolutely loved it! Hoh River Trail is located in Washington’s Olympic National Park and can be easily accessed via the 101. A permit is required if you want to camp overnight on this trail – they are easily obtainable at the ranger’s station … More Hoh River Trail
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