
Gem of the Sea: Ruby Beach
Being more of a mountain girl, I only go to the beach once or twice a year. But my favorite … Continue reading Gem of the Sea: Ruby Beach
Being more of a mountain girl, I only go to the beach once or twice a year. But my favorite … Continue reading Gem of the Sea: Ruby Beach
April 4, 20227.9 miles1050 feet elevation change I’ve been giving thought to how I want to celebrate this calendar year … Continue reading Adventure Log: Big Creek Loop (and on turning 70)
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
Where to go when your visiting friend is in Washington for the first time and has only one day? And … Continue reading Adventure Log: We Did the Hoh Thing
Dateline: May 18, 2021 I’m a little late hitting the road this hiking day. I woke in the wee hours … Continue reading Adventure Log: Staircase Rapids
June 18, 2020 “‘Weep,’ calls a toad from the water’s edge. And I do. If grief can be a doorway … Continue reading Adventure Log: Camping in the Rain Forest
May 27, 2020 Pecan trees produce nuts on a boom and bust irregular cycle; growing and accumulating calories at different … Continue reading Adventure Log: Lena Lake – A Mask, a Bear Bell, and the Hamma Hamma