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Exploring one of the Seattle Area’s Best-Kept Secrets: The Redmond Watershed Preserve
5.5 Miles 400 feet elevation gain The Redmond Watershed Preserve is one of King County’s biggest secrets. With over seven miles of trails winding...
When Best Laid Plans Go Awry: Mother’s Day at Padilla Bay
This Mother’s Day, I got to spend the day with my family at Padilla Bay. A tidal bay located near Anacortes, Padilla Bay is centrally located...
Winter and Spring Hiking on the Tiger Mountain Trail North
Tiger Mountain Trail - West Tiger Railroad Grade - West Tiger #3 Loop 7.8 Miles 1960 feet elevation gain Tiger Mountain is one of my go-to hiking...
Sandy Trails and Blue Skies: Exploring Ancient Lakes in the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area
Ancient Lakes 11.36 miles 680 feet elevation gain After last Sunday’s snowy adventure on Mt. Teneriffe, I was ready for a change of scenery this...
A snowy adventure on Mt. Teneriffe
Mt. Teneriffe (partial) 12.2 Miles 3300 feet elevation gain Mt. Teneriffe has been on my bucket list for a while but somehow I’ve never gotten...
In Which Unicorn Gives a Presentation on her 2017 PCT Hike at the Everson Library
Hello friends! I will be giving a presentation at the Everson Library on Sunday, April 22 if anyone is interested in hearing more about my 2017...
You’ve Got Mail! Hiking the Mailbox Peak Trail
Mailbox Peak - Sunday, March 18 9.4 Miles 4000 feet elevation gain Mailbox Peak has been on my bucket list for a long time. Located near North Bend...
Railay Beach Sunset: A Magical Experience in a Thai Paradise
Sunset at Railay Beach is my favorite time of the day. While there are many things to do in this remote Thai paradise, you can't beat simply kicking...
Getting a Sak Yant Tattoo in Chiang Mai
Before our trip to Thailand, my partner Daniel mentioned that he was interested in getting a Sak Yant tattoo. Traditionally performed by a monk with...
An Add Encounter at a Thai Pharmacy
November 5 & 6, 2017 I awoke on the morning of November 5th to find that Daniel had been up half the night with stomach troubles. He was pale...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!