Knowing that I always regret it if we don't take advantage of a backpackable summer weekend, we headed out to Mount Saint Helens to camp on the Plains of Abraham. Despite the heat, despite the humidity, and despite the smoggy sky due to forest fires, we had a wonderful trip. As is often the case, we passed lots of hikers who were leaving the trail just as we were getting started. We had the plains all ourselves. The almost full moon that we'd hoped to see was obscured by smoke, but colors in the sky were beautiful. A short trail run the following morning, a quick dip in icy cold waters, and lunch at Battle Mountain Brewing... the weekend was a win.
8.08.2017
Plains of Abraham for an Almost Full Moon
Knowing that I always regret it if we don't take advantage of a backpackable summer weekend, we headed out to Mount Saint Helens to camp on the Plains of Abraham. Despite the heat, despite the humidity, and despite the smoggy sky due to forest fires, we had a wonderful trip. As is often the case, we passed lots of hikers who were leaving the trail just as we were getting started. We had the plains all ourselves. The almost full moon that we'd hoped to see was obscured by smoke, but colors in the sky were beautiful. A short trail run the following morning, a quick dip in icy cold waters, and lunch at Battle Mountain Brewing... the weekend was a win.
8.05.2017
One of the Best Things About a Weekend Away...
is coming home to find unexpected growth on our houseplants. We're frequently met with little surprises that get me really excited.
8.03.2017
Paradise Park, Finally!
8.02.2017
While We Waited for the Snow to Melt
As of last weekend, several of the trails that we like to backpack on were still covered in snow. So we decided on one more weekend of car camping, which wasn't so bad. We hung out on the East Fork of the Hood River, slept under the stars, and hiked Elk Meadows. Not a bad way to spend a weekend, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I've been itching to go backpacking.
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