Morgan and I returned back to our home in SW Washington last night from a 3-day road trip along the Northern Oregon Coast. After exploring the Coos Bay area coastline a few weeks (read about that trip here: Getting Crosscut … Continue reading Northern Oregon Coast Road Trip
This past weekend, I spent 2 nights and 3 days in the Coos Bay area of Oregon with the Trailkeepers of Oregon as part of their Saw School! Friday afternoon was the big drive from SW Washington to the southern … Continue reading Getting Crosscut Certified
Contrary to my typical tent camping excursions no matter the weather, I upgraded to an off-grid treehouse with no electricity nor water, but with a propane heater! My partner and I celebrated a white Christmas in the woods outside of … Continue reading Winter Treehouse Glamping in the North Cascades, WA
When I graduated college at the end of 2019, I told myself and others that I felt I needed to give up my dreams of being a scientist, specifically a volcanologist, in order to put pressure on the large corporations … Continue reading I am a Scientist
I love accessible trails! I think when many people think of an accessible trail, we think of handicap or wheelchair accessible trail, paved trail, flat trail, short trail, less scenic trail, easy trail, boring trail. Accessible is not just for … Continue reading Accessible Trails
I’m sure most of you have heard the term “Leave No Trace” and have the general idea to not litter, stay on trail, pack it in pack it out, and keep nature natural. (I’m also sure many of you have … Continue reading Leave No Trace
The quiet illuminates my solitude And amplifies my inner voice. The white noise of my down jacket sleeves rubbing against my core And of my ice cleats crunching frozen snow Becomes loud and overbearing. I stop and feel the slight … Continue reading High Blood Sugars and Dizzy, Beautiful Views
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This is a time for all of us diabetics to share the warning signs and daily lifestyle changes we are experiencing because of this disease and a time to raise money for organizations like … Continue reading November: Blue and Green
Having a disability can result in SO much physical waste. Every day I discard alcohol swabs, insulin pens, plastic casing around needles, and packaging from my pump and glucose monitor into the landfill. As much as I would love to … Continue reading Minimal Waste and Medical Supplies
“Never let your disability or injury hinder your experiences!” A quick update: I broke both my tibia and fibula in the middle of May which lead to surgery with some plates and spoons, I mean screws! At the time … Continue reading Camping with Crutches
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