SherriI am embarrassed to say that prior to being 44, I had not backpacked. I’ve done tons of day hiking. A slew of car camping. And I have camped out in the woods for multiple days, at Rainbow Gatherings and when packing with llamas. But in the strict sense of the word backpacking,
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SherriI was recently exploring Eastern Oregon, namely the Strawberry Mountains, on my first backpacking trip. (internal link) It was glorious in so many ways. The most obvious ways were being unplugged and far, far away from traffic for a few days. And I want to encourage you to do the same!
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While I would love to do a post along the lines of “Top 5 Things to Do”, my trip this summer to the Olympic Peninsula focused on exploring the western side, the Coastal Olympic Peninsula versus the breadth of the entire 3,660 square mile Peninsula. And to be honest,
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Sherri
Being an Oregonian for a couple of decades I have heard the phrase “the wild and scenic Rogue River is my favorite river to raft” more than a few times. But what makes it so special? The typical answers included comments like: “dependably gorgeous summer weather, lush scenery,
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Joshua Tree National Park is a gem! My trip there involved staying at an Airbnb nearby and exploring the park and surrounding attractions over the course of a week. With so many things to do in Joshua Tree, my senses were delighted.
Within a 90-minute drive (or much less),
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Without a doubt, Joshua Tree National Park oozes desert charm. As a result, a smattering of interesting communities have sprung up around it, all of which have their take on desert flavor. Joshua Tree lies two hours east of Los Angeles and less than an hour east of Palm Springs.
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SherriThe Best Meal in Joshua Tree Brought Me Down a Rabbit Hole
What started out as an Airbnb experience, morphed into an extended conversation with an engaging Renaissance woman. When planning my Joshua Tree trip, I was attracted to Erica’s class, High Desert Healthy for two reasons.
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Oct. 2-6: It is not always easy to come up with only five favorites of a city. There’s always an extra handful of contenders. Though, I have cultivated a ritual that helps me sort the “that was great” from the “must do’s”. At the end of a trip,
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Oct 2-6: With over 40% of Vancouverites being of Asian descent, it comes as no surprise that Chinatown feels authentic and is a vibrant slice of the city. So much so, that you should check out the real Vancouver Chinatown. There is a hustle and bustle that is evident from walking through the streets of this hood,
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Oct 2-6: Abundant green spaces with ribbons of bike paths weaving through them. This is part of what makes Vancouver such a desirable and livable city. Miles of trails become the playground for young and old urbanites alike to explore some of the best that Vancouver has to offer.
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