First things first! Celebrate Earth Day by loving on public lands! Right now, our public lands are in danger. Yes, the national parks have been highly impacted by job cuts, lack of maintenance, and a high visitor-to-employee ratio. National Park worries are the tip of the iceberg of a nefarious problem: the destruction of lesser-known public land through executive orders. 

If the world seems heavy lately, know that you’re not alone. I hope to provide a little light for an uncertain time. I’m writing a...

9 Practical Tips for Visiting Parks Now If you’ve ever been to a National Park, take a moment and think of the air there. Remember how it f

If the world seems heavy lately, know that you’re not alone. I hope to provide a little light for an uncertain time. I’m writing a...

My lovely friend reached out to me asking about the journaling process, texting,  “I feel like I have sooooo many things going on inside...

I’m here to talk about what we’re purchasing. I promise this is related to a travel blog. 

It’s fall in Washington, and my friends Ryan and Max flew in from Chicago, IL, and Michigan, respectively, to hike the Enchantments . It...

This is not a blog post that answers logistical questions about hiking the Enchantments. If you want answers to questions like “...

All your pre-enchantment hike questions are answered!

Has it been four years already? I moved to the PNW this week four years ago. Here are 10 lessons I've learned.

When most people, myself included, think of backpacking meals, the first thing that comes to mind is dehydrated, nonperishable,...

UPDATED April 1, 2025 Dog Mountain is a not-so-hidden gem on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. Though it’s well known, the...

Get ready for a story packed full of tips since this is the story that started it all. This is the tale of how a canceled hiking permit...

Happy Earth Day everybody! Earth Day is a time for people to come together to protect our planet! I’m a believer that every day should be...

When you visit the Pacific Northwest, you get to experience the immense beauty of tall Douglas Firs, the grandeur of the Cascades and...

This blog post is less of a tip and more of just a funny, sketchy story about eel people. Buckle in, buckaroo! I had been driving for...

Permit season is upon us!!! YAYYYY! It’s time to apply for lotteries and permits and all things hiking! Let’s jump right in so you can...

I have had two unfortunate propane-related occurrences thus far in my life. Thankfully, these were small, fixable mistakes and did not...

I found an old journal entry dating back to one of my first major road trips. I had little to no idea what I was doing or getting myself...