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The Butterfly Haven

September 10, 2019
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When I was a kid, my 5th grade class planted a butterfly garden on our school grounds. We got to learn all about different butterflies that were native to our…

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Celebrating Utah’s Pioneer Day

August 9, 2019
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Most of my summers during college were spent working at summer camps around the country, but one summer, I decided to stay at BYU. I wasn’t taking classes, so the…

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Snowmobile Races… On Water?

July 2, 2019
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A few months ago, we learned that during the summer, Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot, ID, holds snowmobile races on the lake. Now, summers here in Eastern Idaho aren’t strangers…

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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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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. Read more about me and my mission here.