Oh Mylanta! I actually have a day off and a moment to write! I took a few weeks off from the blog at the beginning of this month while I was working extra hours at my full-time job before traveling and then of course a week off to enjoy said travels, so it’s nice to finally play some catch up. So let’s get to it! Any time the seasons change… Keep Reading
Exploring Oregon: Saddle Mountain
Throughout my Daily Life series, I would share with you a handful of photos from hikes, beach trips, and other attractions around Oregon. Since Daily Life was always just a brief recap of the past week or two, I didn’t ever go into depth about my trip experiences and kept the photos pretty minimal. After hearing from you guys that you really enjoyed those posts, I decided to start an… Keep Reading
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I finally got a few days off in a row and I took full advantage of them! On Monday we took on the challenge of the Multnomah Wahkeena Loop Trail which is 5 miles long and has 8+ waterfalls to see along the way. It was so refreshing to get out and hike again, but we were definitely feeling it towards the end! And speaking of more pain.. Tuesday we… Keep Reading
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Last Thursday on our friend’s birthday we decided to make another trip to Oneonta Gorge for some hiking! I’m sure you remember from my post a few months ago that this spot requires climbing over a huge pile of fallen trees and chest-high hypothermic water just to see Oneonta Falls. We decided to go as far as we could and then head back, grab some coffee, and hike around Horsetail… Keep Reading
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What a whirlwind these last few days have been! My parents are here in Portland visiting and it’s been an amazing time already! We toured the International Rose Test Garden and Pittock Mansion on Sunday, which left me wishing I could move in there! They even had a huge painting of a white cat!! It’s just meant to be. 😉 Monday we celebrated my step-dad’s birthday with Maple Bacon S’more… Keep Reading
Berry Picking
A few weeks ago I went berry picking with some friends at Columbia Farms and Kruger Farms here in Oregon. We loaded up on tons of fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and boysenberries! It takes a little bit of work, but it was a great experience and I’ve been able to whip up several new recipes using the fresh berries! I made my Mini Fruit Tarts for my friends in exchange… Keep Reading
Exploring Oregon: Lost Lake
Here are some of my favorite photos from our trip to Lost Lake a week ago! If you’re looking for the ultimate camping spot to disconnect from the world for a few days, this is it! I will admit that I had Instagram and indoor plumbing withdrawals after the first day, but I quickly got over it and embraced the peace and quiet and rustic appeal of this Pacific Northwest… Keep Reading