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Tag: recreation

Rattlesnake Ledge [North Bend/Snoqualmie, Washington Hike]

While we were visiting Washington in December, and after we signed a lease, we decided it was time to get out and enjoy the unusual sunny weather. We chose a popular hike in North Bend that was the perfect length that we were hoping for with great views— Rattlesnake Ledge. Distance: 4 miles, roundtrip Gain: […]

February 17, 2018
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Ape Caves, Rogue Brewery, Blue Star Donuts]

This post is the third in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. Ape Caves & Mt. St. Helen’s Our third day, we ventured into Washington area to see Mt. St. Helen’s and explored the food and drink scene some more. Mt. St. Helen’s & Ape […]

December 2, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast, Portland Cider Company]

This post is the second in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 1, click here. For Part 3, click here. Our second day in the Pacific Northwest was more relaxed than our first. After all, this was a vacation. Normally, my vacations are a marathon of go-go-go, must see and do everything! […]

December 2, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Voodoo Doughnuts, Stumptown Coffee, Multnomah Falls, Powell’s]

This post is the first in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 2, click here. For Part 3, click here. I absolutely loved Portland. I can see the obsession with the Pacific Northwest life. It’s a perfect combination of the laid back style of the West, the ocean, the mountains, the amazing food, and […]

December 2, 2015
The Fine Art of Microadventure

I enjoy going on short adventures, generally close to home, to try something new or go somewhere new and exciting. I don’t like spending much money on my adventures, if possible. I also don’t get many days in a row off work (i.e. working two days, off one, and on another couple) unless I specifically request […]

October 1, 2015
Backpacking to Lake Mary

I am just going to start off by saying that an adventure is not an adventure until plans change. We did “technically” go backpacking to Lake Mary, but we also went night hiking back. But first, let me explain… Brighton and I don’t have much experience with backpacking. We’ve been on lots of day hikes […]

September 26, 2015
Almost Done in Dunedin

June 5, 2013 Today, like I said was another travel day. It was very uneventful, I am warning you now. We rode on the bus for 4 hours and then during lunch we practiced our group project. Then we had our exam review and group presentations. These were the highlights of my day: […]

June 5, 2013
Ziptrek Adventure

June 2, 2013 Today was a very wet and cold day. It also had its fun moments and its not-so-fun moments. We woke up early after exploring the nightlife in NZ last night and went to the ziplining place. The owner of the company discussed how his company was an ecotourism company. They minimize their […]

June 2, 2013