10 Field Trips
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
Our first hike in SoCal:
not like the lush PNW!
Spirit Falls: The Big Announcement
Setting the Scene Now that the whirlwind of our daughter’s high school graduation has passed, our recent impromptu announcement that “we have an announcement” has us thinking about an appropriate backdrop to drop our news. The obvious choice: Spirit Falls on the Little White Salmon River in Skamania County, Washington.[…]
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Angel’s Rest… and So Do We
Announcing: We Have Something To Announce Big changes are happening in our home. We had a secret five-year plan, but Andy caught a podcast where the guest recommended turning your five year dream into a six month reality. My reaction is that there is absolutely no way we could do[…]
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Beacon Rock
Striking Out… to Almost Strike Out It’s an early spring day in the Pacific Northwest, and we have a break in the weather. When you’re cooped-up for a season, getting out in the sunshine to re-up on Vitamin D is necessary! We pack the picnic basket and head to Spirit[…]
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Catalina Island: Fifth Anniversary
Don’t Knock Wood They say the Fifth Anniversary is wood. Apparently, for our Fifth Anniversary, it’s virus! Our hopes for a Mexican cruise dashed by disease, International travel will have to wait. Next up on the Bucket List: Santa Catalina Island! A four day romantic getaway is the perfect alternative.[…]
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Julian Cabin: Woods Therapy
Year-Endly Dilemma “What do you want for Christmas?” “I don’t know, what do YOU want?” Turns out, at some point you already have all the doodads you really want. So traditional gift-exchange holidays can be awkward if you don’t work out some kind of deal with your S.O. We have[…]
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Neahkahnie Mountain: It’s a Thing
Let’s take the Traveling Wine Glasses on a new adventure! I have no idea where we are going or what surprise(s) Andy has in mind. We cruise to Cannon Beach knowing full well we won’t get a parking spot, but hope we can stop for snacks and a bathroom break.[…]
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A Short Hike Out of My Comfort Zone: Tamanawas Falls
Our First Hike One of the pitfalls of dating and meeting someone you like is the part where you want to demonstrate what a great gal pal you are by attempting to show an interest in the guy’s hobbies and pastimes. This had led to me having a garage full[…]
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