This weekend, Chloe and I explored the White Mountains. Though it is just a 2 hour drive, we strive to make the best of our […]
How my Dog Inspires Confidence on Solo Adventures
Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the 5 years I spent solo traveling the United States. Before Chloe Rue, my doggo doo bounded her […]
Adventures of Chloe Rue: My Good Dog Travels from Oregon to Vermont
It was about three years ago when Chloe and I moved back to Oregon on a permanent basis. We found an apartment, rented a U- […]
Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a Dog: 7 Tips to Have a Great Hike
The summer of 2023 was one of my favorite to date. It wasn’t because I was living the lake life, traveling Europe, or even road […]
Pacific Crest Trail: Week Thirteen included Magic Doritos and an End of Trail Bow
This summer has been more fulfilling than I could ever write in words. For those who have been reading each blog post, following my PCT […]
Pacific Crest Trail: Week Twelve is when I Broke My Phone
When you are chasing adventure, time has a habit of changing speeds. You might be whiling away miles in Oregon, or hiking at top speeds […]
Pacific Crest Trail: Week Eleven Was When a Burrito Lead us to an Epic Trail Town
From Cascade Locks into the Green Tunnel Our happy little family of four, two humans and two good dogs, trotted forward straight into the lovely […]
Pacific Crest Trail: Week Nine included A Meal so Hearty
McKenzie Pass and the Lava Rock After the pure joy of experiencing friends who supported us in person, and the unforgettable views from the Three […]
Pacific Crest Trail Week Eight Means it’s Time to Party
The Pacific Crest Trail is a thru hiking adventure, that stretches 2,600 miles between Mexico and Canada. While my partner has been hiking since March […]
Pacific Crest Trail Week Seven: At Least I Didn’t Lose My Pants
Fresh Snow on the Trail It was a cold night near the top of Devil’s Peak. We knew it was supposed to drop below freezing […]