Tag: hiking with kids
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Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
Fall is my favorite season for hiking. The air is crisp and the smell of woodsmoke is in the air. The lack of bugs is always nice too. We recently took a drive up to the Rooesvelt Grove of Ancient Cedars. These giants are anywhere from 800- 2000+ years old! We had fun walking around…
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Sweet Creek Falls
Life has been a bit crazy this summer, and that is an understatement. We found out at the beginning of the summer that we had to find a new place to live and so along with working and parenting we had to find time to pack and move to a new home. I’m thankful we…
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Steps to a Good Day
Take a drive with the windows rolled down. Stow a picnic lunch in the back. Drive to a lake, preferably one that you can hike to. Park at the gate and walk to the lake. Throw rocks, play with sticks, and look at birds. Grab your picnic lunch and enjoy the waterfront view. Perfection.
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Out of Towners
We were able to have a couple out of towners stay with us recently. My parent flew in all the way from Maine, with lobsters in tow, to visit our new home. We don’t have family close so every visit is extra special. Moving away from home has led to so many opportunities in my…
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Big changes for our little family
It’s been a little bit since my last blog post and I have a big update! I recently accepted a job with the Army Corp of Engineers. Our plan was always for me to go back to work eventually, and this job presents an amazing opportunity. As I write this, I have been at the…
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Winter colors
Winter has come to say hello again. The last few days we have been blanketed by several snowstorms which makes it hard to believe just last week it was beginning to feel a little like spring. One of the things I love most about living here is experiencing the same areas in different seasons. One…
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Adventures with kids
The fun thing about kids is it will take you four hours to get ready for a one-hour adventure. I should stipulate that this includes the time to get them up, fed, dressed, teeth brushed, potty, and loading all the gear in the car. Despite all this planning something will inevitably be left behind and…
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Manresa Grotto
When life gives you a rainy day go for the hike anyways. It has been wet and grey for the last couple of weeks and we all were getting a little bit of cabin fever. Whenever I’m feeling in a funk I like to open up Google maps and explore until something neat pops up.…
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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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Encouraging a Reluctant Hiker
I have a confession to make. Despite all the time we spend outside my oldest does not like hiking! If I so much as mention that we are going hiking she will raise a ruckus. Hiking is hard, hiking is boring, I’m tired!!!! I know many families who would love to get out on the…
Bit of Betsy 