This past Spring I was given a chance to take a new class from Herbal Academy. The new course was on Botany & Wildcrafting. So what does this have to do with hiking and backpacking you might ask? A lot I would tell you. I am not shy about my love of identifying wild plants… Continue reading Botany & Wildcrafting Course Review
Month: November 2018
The Blockhouses of Ebey’s Reserve
Updated in 2022: An oddity sits in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Preserve in central Whidbey Island, Washington. There was once a dozen, and 4 blockhouses from the mid 1800’s still standing. And you can visit them all. Ebey’s Preserve is a place rich in history. Two stand close to each other, near the Sunnyside Cemetery,… Continue reading The Blockhouses of Ebey’s Reserve
The Offgrid Thanksgiving Menu
Our go-to menu for hikes over the long weekend that Thanksgiving can offer. Sure, it can be chilly, and in some areas even snowy (or here often rainy), but no crowds and you can really enjoy the time out there. Sourdough Stuffing Ingredients: 1 round loaf sourdough bread ¼ cup diced dried onion ¼ cup dried celery flakes (in… Continue reading The Offgrid Thanksgiving Menu