Recently, while driving to The Dalles for a teaching weekend, I passed by a sign for "Starvation Creek". Now I ask you, how could a name like "Starvation Creek" fail to capture one's attention? Whipping out ye old cel phone, I began my quest for knowledge. One of the first things that pops up is a… Continue reading Starvation Creek
Tag: Hiking
Weekend Wanderings – snow shoe edition
This last past weekend found me doing something that I have wanted to do for the last 23 years, going snow shoeing. A friend, CK, at work said that I could go with her and her husband next time that they went. The difficulty was finding a weekend that we were all available at the… Continue reading Weekend Wanderings – snow shoe edition
The Real Ice Queens: Women Who Conquered the Cold Wearing Corsets
This was amazing post by Messy Nessy: The Real Ice Queens: Women Who Conquered the Cold Wearing Corsets I hope you enjoy it as much as I did
My First Hiking Trip: crafting memories with those that I love
Some months ago, I mentioned to Son that when I retire I plan on walking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). After a short period of time (a couple of weeks later), he asked me if I wanted to do it as a threw hike or would I like to do it in stages? He mentioned… Continue reading My First Hiking Trip: crafting memories with those that I love
