Tag: explore
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Winter Walk
This is our first full winter in the Inland Northwest. I love cold weather but I forgot how dark it gets at northern latitudes in the winter. It took me awhile to realize this lack of sun may have been playing into my melancholy mood. I’m no expert but in my experience the best treatment…
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Sunday Drive
Some of my fondest memories from childhood are when my parents would load up the car with a picnic lunch and we would go on a Sunday drive. It always felt like a grand adventure. The best part of a Sunday Drive is that you have no set destination so you can feel free to…
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Apple Picking
Its not fall until you go apple picking! We took advantage of the last warm days to enjoy apple picking and a picnic lunch. Finding happiness in the simple things and looking forward to homemade apple pie.
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Camp Time
There are certain spaces where timing and routine are rendered meaningless. The first that comes to mind is the airport. Where human beings keep odd hours, it’s perfectly acceptable to have a gin and tonic at 10am, and depending on your destination, you can literally travel through time. Another, which I like to think of…
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Hunting for Huckleberries
It is that glorious time of year when the huckleberries have ripened into dark purple morsels of bliss. Hiking is always fun but hiking to pick natures candy is even better. If you are not familiar with huckleberries they are the fruit of the huckleberry bush (Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl) they taste very similar to blueberries…
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Skip Jump and a Hop
When we were deciding whether to move our whole life to a new state one of our deciding factors was proximity to family. Our family is all over the country, literally from one coast to the other and a few in between. Although we are still not close enough to meet up for Monday dinner,…
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Short hikes and baby kicks
I am officially in the final few weeks before baby makes her appearance in this world. This pregnancy flew by, which I’m sure is due in large part to the fact I was also chasing a toddler around the whole time. I found it a lot harder to stay active this time around but we…
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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is located in the Inyo National Forest. It is the home of the oldest trees on earth, some of which are over 4000 years old. This was not our first trip to visit these ancients but it was the first time with a toddler. The one developed campground in the…
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Pipes Canyon to Olsen Ruins
It’s been a very lovely December. Christmas decorations are up, presents are wrapped, and despite the looming lock downs, we were still able to get out and explore. Another lovely thing about December is that it is prime desert season! This time of year the sun is warm, the air has a bite to it,…
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Idyllwild Nature Center and Trails
The Idyllwild Nature Center and Trails is located about one mile northwest of downtown Idyllwild, on highway 243. The Nature center is not fully opened at this time due to Covid but there is a ranger there to answer questions Thursday-Sunday, 9am to 4pm. All trails are open 7 days a week from sunrise to…
Bit of Betsy 