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  • Artist Point Snowshoe [Hike 5/52]

    Artist Point Snowshoe [Hike 5/52]

    This one was on my bucket list to complete (since December when we came to house hunt), and it was worth waiting for! It’s been called a competitor for one of the “best views” in Washington, and I would say that is accurate! The area is just gorgeous everywhere you look! Distance: 4 miles, RT […]

  • Lake 22 [Hike 4/52]

    Lake 22 [Hike 4/52]

    For Hike 4/52, we set out to Lake 22 for a very, very wet hike. We didn’t realize how heavy the rain was going to be, because by the time we were finished, we were soaked down to our last layer. You know that feeling when you feel like you cannot be anymore drenched from […]

  • Rattlesnake Ledge [North Bend/Snoqualmie, Washington Hike]

    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: […]

  • Crystal Mountain Snowshoe [Hike 3/52]

    Crystal Mountain Snowshoe [Hike 3/52]

    In an effort to meet new friends and get out to explore new places, I joined a group, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Women (PNWOW) and signed up to go to one of their snowshoe meet ups at Crystal Mountain Resort. I am counting this as Hike 3/52 since snowshoeing is essentially hiking with more equipment. […]

  • Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Region [Hike 2/52]

    Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Region [Hike 2/52]

    Distance: 7 miles, RT (2 miles, RT during non-winter months) Elevation Gain: 400 ft Dogs: Allowed, on leash Pass: Northwest Forest Pass After seeing so many posts on Facebook about Franklin Falls, I decided it seemed like a good, easier hike for Brighton and I to visit on our 52 Hike Challenge. Even if it’s […]

  • Coming in 2018: Seattle

    Coming in 2018: Seattle

    We have BIG NEWS!… We’re moving to Seattle, Washington! Writing that statement sends a wave of emotion through my body! I am excited and nervous, which I suppose is to be expected. Bitter + Sweet I would say that the best way to describe my sentiment right now is bittersweet. I have been in Utah […]

  • A Weekend Guide to Portland [Ape Caves, Rogue Brewery, Blue Star Donuts]

    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 […]