Tucked away in the far Northwest corner of Whidbey Island sits a small remote section of Deception Pass State park, Hoypus Natural Forest. When I first lived on Whidbey Island I was 16, and we had moved to the island from a city. Due to a lot of upheaval in our lives, my Dad shut… Continue reading Local Adventures: Hoypus Point
Month: December 2019
Make It At Home: Peppermint and Tangerine Foot Soak
You might be thinking...."Sarah, why is there a recipe for a foot soak on this website?" Well, do your feet hate you after a long hike? Maybe you should be pampering them. And in this Make It At Home, that is what we will do. Foot soaks are easy to pull together and keep in… Continue reading Make It At Home: Peppermint and Tangerine Foot Soak
Make It At Home: Bump & Bruise Essential Oil Rollerball
Make It At Home. This recipe is for a rollerball, that can be used on the skin, if one has had a bump or a minor fall (say hitting a leg on a tree while climbing over it, or slipping on a trail). A great project for the end of the year! This recipe doesn’t… Continue reading Make It At Home: Bump & Bruise Essential Oil Rollerball
Once Upon A Time In Monte Cristo
Long ago on a sunny late Fall day we took a hike to the ghost town of Monte Cristo. It was in that short moment of time before Seattle boomed. When the trails were empty. Life was quiet then. Social media didn't exist. The concept of selfies was a decade away. It was so long… Continue reading Once Upon A Time In Monte Cristo
Gear Review: Hiwassee Trading Co Socks
For the past 12 or so years I have worn mostly Injini Socks (the toed ones) for hiking. Most socks are wasted on me, as I like my toes separated when I am hiking. But it isn't to say I don't like pretty socks. I was at our local very rural hardware store, during their… Continue reading Gear Review: Hiwassee Trading Co Socks