There’s no oxen needed on this Oregon trail! Instead, the Bend Ale Trail is a collection of breweries in or near Bend where you can get stamps to turn in for prizes. They also provide ~Drinkable Diversions~ if you have any non-beer drinkers in the group. I dove headfirst into the Ale Trail and emerged […]
Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
The boyfriendo surprised me with a New Year’s trip to one of my favorite cities–Bend, Oregon–for some snowshoeing. But there was no snow!
Larch Madness: Blue Lake
Every year, I swear I’ll be better at posting. Yet here it is, January, and I’m writing about a larch hike from October. Oops!
Larch March to Goat Peak Lookout
Another fall, another trip to Winthrop for a breathtaking larch hike.
Barking While Backpacking: Bring Your Pooch!
With welcoming a new dog into my active life, I knew I’d be taking him along my backpacking adventures! I’ve learned a few lessons so far, and know I’ll learn more on each trip. Here’s a few tips for getting started backpacking with your dog.
Hiking Hound: Gear for the Outdoor Dog
My dog is my child. As such, he is spoiled rotten, especially when it comes to gear to take him on adventures!
Chain Lakes Loop
August 2022 was the month of stunning, brand-new hikes for me–I went three for three!
Park Butte
My August of checking hikes off my wish list (and 100 Classic Hikes in Washington’s list!) continues!
Shi Shi Beach
Mama Boots had dreamed of hiking Shi Shi Beach for years–she called it a bucket list hike. We finally ventured out to see it for ourselves!
Terramar Brewstillery
While Bellingham has a bevy of breweries, just south a brewery, distillery, speakeasy, and even some history all await you in Bow!