I really love that my husband and I live so close to Mt. Rainier. Over the years, it has become my favorite place to hike, and I find myself saying to my husband often, “Can we go to Mt. Rainier this weekend?” With so many options, from day hikes, to overnights, to extended backpacking trips. […]
Mt. Rainier
The “Other” Gobblers Knob
“The “other” Gobbler’s Knob? What? What do you mean?” you ask. “I thought there was only one Gobbler’s Knob. The one two miles east of the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. You know, the one where each year on February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, ‘the Seer of Seers, the Sage of Sages, the Prognosticator […]
Be Bold!
Trek to a remote village. Walk an entire island. Backpack around a mountain. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Go alone. Eat well. Eat dessert. Travel for months at a time. Appreciate the beauty of nature. Appreciate the beauty of animals. Appreciate the beauty of people. Enjoy a sunrise. Take a personal pilgrimage. Go someplace fun […]