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Gretchen Staebler

Gretchen Staebler

I am a Pacific Northwest native transplanted to the southeast for 36 years. In 2012, I returned to my childhood home and fell in love with this corner of the country again. I am a grandmother, a storywriter, a teacher, an attention payer, a hiker, and a back roads wanderer.

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Gretchen Staebler

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I am a Pacific Northwest native transplanted to the southeast for 36 years. In 2012, I returned to my childhood home and fell in love with this corner of the country again. I am a grandmother, a storywriter, a teacher, an attention payer, a hiker, and a back roads wanderer.

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“Story is the shortest distance to the human heart.”

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Packwood Lake: Setting It All Aside
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Packwood Lake: Setting It All Aside

June 30, 2022 /12.1 miles / 54.7 of 101 The news of the day, every day, is overwhelming and beyond … Continue reading Packwood Lake: Setting It All Aside

One More Adventure: Plummer Peak
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One More Adventure: Plummer Peak

September 23, 2021 I thought my 2021 adventuring was done. I’ve hiked some twenty trails this season, and now I’m … Continue reading One More Adventure: Plummer Peak

Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 4
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Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 4

Mt. Fremont LookoutAugust 18, 2021 The plan for Wednesday—with the promise of sun—is to hike to the lookout above Sunrise. … Continue reading Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 4

Adventure Log: Hurricane Ridge
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Adventure Log: Hurricane Ridge

July 24, 2021 I left home with my latte at 5am and arrived at Heart o’ the Hills campground—on the … Continue reading Adventure Log: Hurricane Ridge

Adventure Log: Skookum Flats—More than I bargained for
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Adventure Log: Skookum Flats—More than I bargained for

Hiked June 24, 2021 Skookum Flats has been on my “to hike” list for a long time. I prefer mountain … Continue reading Adventure Log: Skookum Flats—More than I bargained for

Adventure Log: Not According to Plan
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Adventure Log: Not According to Plan

May 30, 2021 “Planned adventure,” one might argue, is an oxymoron. And one wouldn’t be completely wrong. I did have … Continue reading Adventure Log: Not According to Plan

Adventure Log: Mt. St. Helens (and jury duty)
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Adventure Log: Mt. St. Helens (and jury duty)

April 14, 2021 It happens every year. My sister adventure blogger starts posting about her 3:30 AM risings to drive … Continue reading Adventure Log: Mt. St. Helens (and jury duty)

Adventure Log 2020
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Adventure Log 2020

With gratitude for this corner of the world I am privileged to live in; for a strong, healthy body; and … Continue reading Adventure Log 2020

Adventure Log: Soul Rising at Paradise
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Adventure Log: Soul Rising at Paradise

October 3, 2020 I didn’t leave early for my last hike of the season, unless you consider 6:15 early. It … Continue reading Adventure Log: Soul Rising at Paradise

Adventure Log: Kelly Butte
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Adventure Log: Kelly Butte

June 23, 2020 Summer heat has arrived to the PNW, which means mid-80s at mid-day, some days, dropping to the … Continue reading Adventure Log: Kelly Butte

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