May 19, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands, Hiking in Washington
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 through moss-covered trees, the Preserve is a hidden gem that is only minutes away from downtown Redmond. I’ve been a...
May 17, 2018 | Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands
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 between my home in Seattle and my family’s home in Whatcom County. I was curious to check out the Padilla Bay Trail, which...
May 13, 2018 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps
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 destinations near the Seattle area when I don’t want to drive very far. Thirty minutes from downtown...
May 8, 2018 | Hiking in Central & Eastern Washington
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 weekend. I recruited a couple of friends from work and we headed over the Cascade Mountains to check out Ancient Lakes in...
May 5, 2018 | Hiking in the North Bend Area, Hiking in Washington
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 around to hiking it. Located in the North Bend area, it’s situated right next to Mt. Si but attracts only a fraction of...
Mar 30, 2018 | Pacific Crest Trail
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 hike. I’ll share stories and pictures from my summer on the Pacific Crest Trail. Feel free to bring your questions as...
Mar 20, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in the North Bend Area, Hiking in Washington
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 in the area fondly known as “The Issaquah Alpsâ€, Mailbox Peak is one of the more popular hikes near Seattle....
Feb 13, 2018 | Travel Thailand
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 back and catching a Railay Beach sunset. Located on a peninsula between Krabi and Ao Nang in Thailand, Railay...
Feb 10, 2018 | Travel Thailand
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 a bamboo needle, Sak Yant tattoos or “magic tattoos†are sacred symbols believed to confer blessing or protection....
Nov 30, 2017 | Travel Thailand
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 and too exhausted to get out of bed. We assumed that his illness was the result of something that he ate or drank, but I...
