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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

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

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Summer of 70 and a Dream Deferred
Summer of 70

Summer of 70 and a Dream Deferred

It’s been forty-eight years since my last college summer. I spent that season as a life guard at a church … Continue reading Summer of 70 and a Dream Deferred

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

Adventure Log: The Mountains
Adventure Log

Adventure Log: The Mountains

“Nothing is yours, but everything is for you.” —Puma Quispe Singona My friend Katherine from North Carolina is visiting. Katherine … Continue reading Adventure Log: The Mountains

Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 5
Adventure Log

Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 5

Do-overs: Sunrise Point & Naches Peak LoopAugust 19, 2021 I’m up early to try again to watch the sunrise from … Continue reading Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 5

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

Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 3
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Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 3

Sheltering in PlaceAugust 17, 2021 Monday night was freezing. I wore my sweatshirt and socks to bed. Nevertheless, I am … Continue reading Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 3

Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 2
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Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 2

Emmons MoraineAugust 16, 2021 After the morning debacle (read that here), I abandon my plan to drive back down the … Continue reading Camping & Hiking the White River: Part 2

Adventure Log: Return to Spray Park
Adventure Log

Adventure Log: Return to Spray Park

August. 9, 2021 I did it! I got to the “other” side of Mt. Rainier with no wrong turns! And, … Continue reading Adventure Log: Return to Spray Park

Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

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Adventure Log: Paradise Found
Adventure Log

Adventure Log: Paradise Found

July 13, 2022 Who woulda thought I’d go to Paradise twice in a week? But Vickie from North Carolina who … Continue reading Adventure Log: Paradise Found

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