I love to explore my local Pacific Northwest and wherever else I get to travel. It takes forever to write these blog posts, and I try to balance my life so I’m not on the computer all the time, but I’ll be sure to share some of my extra-special adventures with you.
My first Volunteer Vacay in Anchorage, Alaska was epic, and I couldn’t wait to volunteer again in a different part of the country. But where to go? As much as I love the Pacific Northwest, the weeks of nonstop, cold winter rain, paired with short daylight hours, definitely have me dreaming of a sunny respite! […]
Volunteer Vacay: St. George, Utah Read More »
I’ve been blessed to spend the past month in Anchorage, Alaska, enjoying a non-traditional volunteer vacation. While my husband works remotely, I head into the animal shelter every day to walk the dogs, play with the cats, and help any way I can. You can learn all about my time with Alaska SPCA in my
Anchorage Home Base: Work + Play in Alaska Read More »
Some people vacation at full speed, packing their schedules with tours and activities, restaurants and museums. And while those folks get to do and see a lot during their allotted vacation time, I find that style of travel to be incredibly exhausting. What’s more, when my vacations are filled with activity, I find it hard
Volunteer Vacay: A Month with Alaska SPCA Read More »
Some friends are coming for a visit, so I’m putting together a list of things I like to see/do/eat in our area to give them ideas of how they might like to spend their time while they’re here. Obviously this is a VERY subjective list; a curation, if you will. Just a limited list of
The “Best Of” on & Around Kitsap Peninsula Read More »
When my pups Chops and Shiloh were younger, they were incredible balls of energy! Always racing and wrestling and eager to go, go, go! As they got older, they started to slow down, and they both developed some weakness in their hindlegs, with Shiloh’s being much more extreme. But despite their physical challenges, their favorite
Hiking with Senior Dogs in Western Washington Read More »
This article was written in 2022 and has not been updated since the devastating fires in Lahaina in 2023. Some of the businesses listed here may no longer exist. When traveling, please show respect and compassion to the people you meet and the places you explore. We were blessed to have ten full days on
