When we arrived at our campsite in Katelin鈥檚 van at Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park, dusk had descended and the skies were pouring rain down on us. We greeted Megan and her daughter, Julia, who had arrived earlier, then settled in by a warm fire, smiles and hugs that we…
I don鈥檛 think I鈥檒l ever forget the day we embarked on our inaugural Missouri River stand-up paddleboard expedition in the Hi-Line country of north-central Montana.
Taking on any part of the聽289-mile Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington is a scenic adventure.
When my husband, Andy, and I said yes to hosting our first stand-up paddleboard expedition on the Green River in Utah last year, we expected a fun trip, but we didn鈥檛 expect the trip of a lifetime.
As we stood near the cli铿鈥檚 edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, my mind had a hard time grasping just how high it really was 鈥 and my eyes had a hard time 铿乬uring out just how far it was to the other side, the North Rim.
With pumpkins, fall colors and cooler temperatures in our near future and snow-covered peaks following shortly thereafter, it鈥檚 time to get you and your loved ones dialed in for another beautiful fall and winter in and around the 黑料福利社.
Nothing can cut a hiking excursion short faster than a blister, ankle injury or uncomfortable shoes. Novice hikers may not think twice about footwear before hitting the trails, but a good pair of hiking shoes or boots can make all the difference between an enjoyable experience or one cut sho…
I am guilty of forgetting about the tremendous beauty 鈥 and FUN 鈥 of the Yakima River Canyon, which is literally in Yakima鈥檚 backyard. From camping and hiking to fishing and floating, this nearby treasure has a lot to explore and enjoy.
The legitimacy of photography as an art form has been debated by many over the last century. Regardless if one classifies photography as art, most can agree that its impact on our world is significant. For history lovers like myself, photographs serve as a gold mine, giving us a still glimps…
Planting a garden seems like a natural: Just choose some plants or seeds, plunk them in the soil, and water now and then. What could be easier, right?
Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Each spring, flowers begin to bloom again, grass starts to grow and people from all walks of life rekindle their love affair with the great outdoors. Spring also marks the return of a familiar foe: allergies.
It鈥檚 a new year, and many of us have set resolutions or goals for 2022. Whether your goal is at the top of a mountain, the top of a corporate ladder or somewhere in between, that 鈥渇inal鈥 destination may be important, but the main focus should always be on the baby steps, the moves that we ne…
I鈥檓 a 铿乺m believer that no matter your age, you can always keep progressing, keep learning, keep growing 鈥 as a partner, a parent, a worker and as an athlete. Yes, I said 鈥渁thlete,鈥 and I meant it. Because no matter your chosen sport, whether it鈥檚 tennis, mountain biking, skiing, snowboardin…
Imagine being 36 years old and having spent every single summer of those 36 years fishing in Alaska. Every. Single. Summer.
As far back as I can remember, I have loved these three things: fringe, cowhide and cowboy boots. In fact, as a 3-year-old, my favorite out铿乼 when riding my rocking horse was fringe and cowhide chaps, cowboy boots and a cowboy hat.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
It鈥檚 crazy to me just how much natural beauty there is in our state that I haven鈥檛 yet seen in person. The list of trail runs, adventures with family, mountains I鈥檇 love to explore via bike or foot is seemingly endless.
Many people who live in our state have 铿俹ated the Yakima River from Ellensburg to the Roza Dam at one point or another. For some, it鈥檚 a yearly tradition 鈥 for others, time spent 铿俹ating down this stretch of our beautiful river was in their high school or college years.
