where I've been

Exploring Bellingham, WA

A Pacific Northwest Gem for Outdoor Adventure and Sustainable Living Scroll to the bottom for a quick list! If you’re looking for a destination that combines breathtaking natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a strong commitment to sustainability, look no further than Bellingham, Washington. Located between the sparkling waters of Bellingham Bay and the towering North […]

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Where To Stay in Bend, Oregon

     I’ve spent a few days in Bend, OR and there is always something fun to get up to! I recently spent two days there and I already want to go back! Let me share some of my favorite places and things I did while I was there! Lodging:      I stayed at the Campfire […]

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10 Spring Hikes Near Seattle

Are you looking for somewhere to hit the trail on the early spring days in Washington.  A lot of people getting really excited when the sun starts to shine in March but due to the snow we get in the mountains there can still be quite a bit of time before the trails are snow […]

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Granola Girl Gift Guide

Are you looking to find something for one of your outdoor adventure loving friends! I wanted to find ways that you could help your friends get outdoors and give in ways that feel authentic to you. I think we tend to get carried away with finding the coolest, or most expensive thing and that isn’t […]

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Washington Larch Hikes

Are you as excited to see the magical golden needles as me this year? This cool phenomena can be seen in higher elevations of Washington state. A little sceience behind this, it is actually an adaption that the trees use to help them save rescources. Most evergreen conifers will keep their needles throughout the year […]

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Backpacking to Thorp Mountain

This hike was a little slice of Heaven. We were looking at a hike that wasn’t too long but offered spectacular views and this one delivered. We were taking someone who had never been backpacking before so this one was picked because it offered mountain vistas, a fire lookout and an alpine lake. Arriving to […]

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