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Backpacking Marmot Pass – Upper Big Quilcene Trail

Marmot Pass - Upper Big Quilcene Trail is a challenging, beautiful, dog-friendly hike with countless rewarding views. One year ago ...

Hiking Mount Si, WA

Trail Name: Mount Si Location: North Bend Date Hiked: April 6, 2021 Start Time: 6:57 AM End Time: 12:20 PM ...

My First Overnight Backpacking Trip – Hiking Tubal Cain Mine Trail

My mom and I finally put on our big girl panties and conquered our first overnight backpacking trip after over ...

Hiking Mount Storm King in Olympic National Park

Trail Name: Mount Storm King #49 Location: Olympic National Park Date Hiked: Jan. 18, 2021 Start Time: 9:17 AM End ...

Writing and Self-Publishing A Children’s Book Using Kindle Direct Publishing

(This section written by Kristen) Katie and I have always played around with the idea of creating children’s books. Both ...
Hiking with a baby

The Most Important Thing I Have Learned When Hiking with a Baby

“Fake it ’til you make it!”, said my manager to me at my first desk job after college, as he ...

Planning for a hardy trail meal, snacks, & more

I love food, and I love hiking, so naturally, I love a good, hardy meal during a hike. There is ...

My favorite hiking gear & how to grow your gear collection for less

Let’s be real. Gear can be expensive for most all sports and hobbies, and not having the right gear may ...

My first time on the trails. Don’t do what I did – 3 essentials for new hikers

I would consider myself a self-taught hiker. I’ve always loved being outside and taking my dogs on long walks, but ...