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Beach Hopping on the Oregon Coast

June 8, 2019
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When my sister planned our trip to the Oregon Coast, she knew that none of us were the sort to enjoy just sitting and sunbathing on the beach. (Nor does…

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Exploring Fort Clatsop, Oregon

May 15, 2019
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After making it to the western coast of Washington, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery needed a place to overwinter before heading back to St. Louis. At the advice of…

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Exploring Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon

April 12, 2019
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Fort Stevens State Park sits at the mouth of the Columbia River. It was once home to a military installation called—you guessed it—Fort Stevens. Built at the end of the…

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5 Fun Things to Do in Astoria, Oregon

March 29, 2019
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There’s nothing quite like spring for making my gypsy heart ache for adventure. There’s something about the warmer weather and sunshine that makes me eager to go somewhere—anywhere-–and do something…

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Honeymooning in Coachella Valley, California

November 9, 2018
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Brett and I have been married for a year now, so I guess it’s high time that I share pictures from our honeymoon trip. Some very good friends of ours…

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Falling in Love with Bear Lake

September 19, 2018
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Last summer, Brett and I worked at Bear Lake Aquatics Base, a boy scout camp on the banks of Utah’s beautiful Bear Lake. We had been missing it terribly this…

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I'm a quirky Canadian-American who's always ready for the next adventure. I always return my shopping carts to the cart corral, I fold gum wrappers into origami cranes, and I polish my nerd badge daily. I am passionate about helping others find and celebrate the things in life that bring them joy.