The not so peaceful camping trip

There is sand everywhere. Sand in my socks, sand in my hair, in every crevice of skin possible and especially all over the blow up mattress. As I lay my head down next to Catarina, listening to her heavy breathing as exhaustion tugs her deep into sleep, I can’t help but smile. Despite my cold…

Kalaloch Beach and campground

Beach or mountains? That was the question Veronica and I faced when we decided to do a last-minute camping trip. Since it is late May, and the weather isn’t generally all that warm in the mountains this early, we chose beach. And that turned out to be a fantastic choice, even though the weather wasn’t…

Fun links for weekend reading

 I hope you are having a great weekend. Today is National Trails Day so try and get outside if you can. But it’s OK if you plan on taking it easy today. I’ve even put together some great reading/viewing material for you. Why ladybugs are so colorful. Preparations are underway for National Get Outdoors Day….

Flashback Friday: Ponytail Falls

Flashback Friday is something we post every other week to recount the many amazing trips and hikes Veronica and I went on before we started this website. We have lots of photos and lots of memories, so we figured we might as well write about them. In 2012, Veronica and I, along with our good…

What we’re reading

If you’ve ever been to our house, you’d likely immediately notice our giant bookshelf in the living room. And if we are good enough friends, you might even get to see the one in our messy bedroom. To say that books are a big part of our lives is an understatement. To be a good…

Let’s talk about Hemp

Hey there you groovy cat. Come on in to my humble abode and have a seat on the tie-dye bean bag right next to the lava lamp. Take off your shoes and breathe in that sandalwood incense. I want you to be comfy because today we are talking about that super fly seed known as hemp….