Clarity in the Cascades
I woke up to the weather forecast of a warm, sunny Tuesday in the state of Washington. With excitement, I began to plan the day's adventure to the Cascades. I…
An Adventure to British Columbia and Back Again
An Adventure to British Columbia and Back Again It was a rainy April morning on my first full day in the state of Washington. I purposely didn't have a definite…
Finding Your Adventure Pants
Finding Your Adventure Pants It's easy to let your imagination run wild and dream of a big adventure. You can scroll through Pinterest or Instagram and see endless travel inspiration…
Smash Your Comfort Zone!
Smash Your Comfort Zone! Previously, when someone asked me to try something new, I immediately spat out all kinds of excuses: "I know I don't like it," "I'm not good at that,"…
Waterfalls, Lakes, and Scenic Views in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
I planned this trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula with a few goals in mind: As much hiking as my boyfriend and puppy can tolerate! A little less driving than our…
Strong with Purpose Manifesto
The Strong with Purpose Manifesto To live my life on purpose, pursuing my passions. To be grateful for & content with whatever I have, wherever I am. To continuously improve…
Michigan Upper Peninsula Road Trip
One of the greatest things about living in Michigan is that there are so many beautiful places you can visit just buy hopping in your car and plotting out a…