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Backpacking Adventure

Since we now live in the Pacific Northwest I think this might be a good time to start planning a backpacking adventure for this summer. So far I am off to a good start with the awesome REI pack I found. Now I just need to figure out what to put in it … Or what to take out that I wont need … I think one of my biggest questions is will I want – need my camera. I LOVE my little SLR but I am not sure if its worth all the extra weight … am I really going to stop … take my pack off and pull it out? Guess we shall see…

If you would like to find your own checklist check this one out here. http://www.backpacking.net/cheklist.html

Happy Trails! Hope to see you out there!

Walk in the Woods

washington-state-olympic-national-parkAfter moving to Washington my husband was deployed and I was left to explore by myself. I started searching the area around our house for green spots that could lead to a hiking trail or a park. I found a very awesome gem with a GREAT view of the Olympic National park. It was a short 1 mile hike all the way down to the beach and a slightly up hill 1 mile hike back up to the parking lot.

I have not done much hiking in my life … I guess that’s what happens when you live on a 2×4 island for almost 4 years. I am excited to explore my new home and get to see how the other half lives. It might not be all palm trees and sunshine up here but at least there is a good view. I also think I am going to be getting better at my photography skills.

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