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Silver Star Mountain
I have been putting this post off mainly because I felt the need to write a lengthy post walking you through each step of this hike, telling you about how I felt during each portion, the epiphanies I had as I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and the beauty around me. But honestly,…
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The Climb
This last weekend, I was finally able to check off a hike that I have been wanting to do for a while: Dog Mountain in the Columbia Gorge. This hike is 6.5 miles out and back, with about 2,600 ft of elevation. It’s rated as one of the more difficult hikes in the area and…
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Hills, cars, cows, and cries
This weekend was the Oregon Trail Rally in Dufur, Oregon. It’s only my second time spectating out there, but it is one of my favorite spots because I love the rolling hills and wide open sky to showcase the clouds blowing through. This area of Oregon reminds me of my hometown, Benicia, California. Maybe that…
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Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls
Brian has announced that ski/snowboard season is now over, so that frees him up to go on hikes with me! Today we hit the road at 7 a.m. and headed out to the Columbia Gorge for a 5-mile hike at Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls. It was pretty chilly this morning and overcast, but it…
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Dreaming of Eastern Oregon
My husband and I are planning a road trip to Eastern Oregon to explore the Wallowa Mountains, Owyhee Canyonlands, and Alvord Desert in late June. I am so excited for this road trip and spend every minute that I am not working or hanging out with my family planning and researching. We plan to start…
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