This post was originally written in July 2010. July, and warmer weather, will be hitting the Pacific Northwest soon, so I thought this post might inspire fellow hikers to plan their next long weekend campout in the Bull of the Woods. Spending only three days in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness is not enough, … Continue reading
If you have already read the previous Mauilicious Vacation posts, then you already know how I feel about Maui and its food and surf. But let me tell you about one of the best reasons to go there: to witness the natural ecosystems that exist all over the island. Experiencing these natural areas and their … Continue reading
This extremely popular trail is well known for its “ass-kicking” climb, outstanding gorge and mountain views and fields of berries and flowers. There are a couple of trail-tackling options, but all are steep and gradual climbs. Some are noted to be sightly less difficult, but the truth is no matter which way you hike, you’re … Continue reading
Wow! Eight years? Really, have I lived here that long? That’s crazy. I still haven’t eaten at Le Pigeon, been to the Japanese Garden, or done the naked bike ride, but I have a great list of Portland experiences to share with you. Portland is known for many things, including the amazing public transportation and … Continue reading
This week in Portland, Ore., flowers have been blooming, but last night we also experienced an unusual spring snow. It is this switch from freeze to thaw that helped form Bryce Canyon. Bryce’s brightly colored sandstone spires are spectacular and the reason this is my number one National Park to see before you die. I … Continue reading
In spring of 2009, my friend Cassie and I began our first overnight backcountry hiking experience. We started our journey in Las Vegas, NV. After a hearty dinner at an all-you-can-eat, old-town Vegas casino, we started our drive to Zion National Park in Springdale, UT. We stayed the night at the halfway point to our … Continue reading
Mesa Verde National Park is on my top ten list of parks to see before you die. Matter of fact, I would put it at number six on my list. As I explored this place, I began to wonder what the people were like, what their chief concerns must have been, and how they created … Continue reading
Just about a year ago, I was hunting for a job and stumbled across ZAC, the Zion Adventure Company. ZAC was looking for a Marketing Manager to add to the team. I found their ad on LinkedIn and I immediately sent in an application. To my surprise, I was called for a Skype interview the … Continue reading
Arches National Park is known for its colorful landscape and arched rock formations. We got an early start and hit the trails to explore several on our own. My favorite arches were Delicate Arch, Tunnel Arch, and Private Arch, but we didn’t get to them all. “Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like … Continue reading
Now I know firsthand why they call this canyon the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is the largest of its kind, carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. The trip my boyfriend Todd and I took to the Grand Canyon was brief, but very memorable. We hiked along the south rim of the … Continue reading
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