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Adventures in the American West: Cathedral Canyon

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 / Kelly / 1 Comment

'I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.' – Rosalia de Castro When I was planning my holiday road trip, I had never heard of Cathedral Canyon. As I scoped various tour companies for Upper Antelope Canyon, Antelope Slot Canyon Tours … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Cathedral Canyon

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Adventures in Utah: Zion National Park

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 / Kelly / 3 Comments

'No matter the risks we take, we always consider the end to be too soon, even though in life, more than anything else, quality should be more important than quantity.'–Alex Honnold Zion National Park was the first stop of my quest to visit the Mighty 5 and, boy, did it not disappoint! A few things … Continue reading Adventures in Utah: Zion National Park

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Adventures in Oregon: Mirror Lake

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 / Kelly / Leave a comment

'You only need one ray of light to chase all the shadows away.'-Fredrik Backman Things I have learned this summer...summer in Bend lasts about three weeks and during those weeks, it hovers around a hundred degrees. It's a Catch-22 because I've discovered that I need more weeks of it being warm but that it allows … Continue reading Adventures in Oregon: Mirror Lake

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Adventures in Oregon: Tumalo Falls

June 27, 2020June 2, 2022 / Kelly / 4 Comments

'Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is what all these teachers and philosophers who really counted, who really touched the alchemical … Continue reading Adventures in Oregon: Tumalo Falls

Adventures in Oregon: Cline Falls

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 / Kelly / 2 Comments

“There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you!”-Mehmet Murat ildan Central Oregon is slowly starting to open again and I have taken full advantage! I have spent the warm days wandering local trails. I have followed all guidelines and have stayed close to home … Continue reading Adventures in Oregon: Cline Falls

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In talking about Lewis and Clark today in class, shared my love of Cape Disappointment so sharing with you one of my favorite photos!
Was reminiscing with friends about life in the PNW and I do miss views like this one…
I’ve had a massive couple days on the website and am so grateful! Thank you to all those who have been here since the beginning and those who have found me along the way ♥️
'In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.' – Aristotle
More Canadian adventures coming this week!
‘Gettin' high's easy/Gettin' drunk's fine/It's the gettin' by that'll get us all down/So if you need me/Know that I'm bleeding/Somewhere alone in some coastal town/Some coastal town.’-Z. Bryan
‘Most days in life don't stand out/But life's about those days that will.’-Eric Church
'Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.'-Joan Didion
2022 was definitely one for the books and I couldn’t be more grateful! Happy New Year!!!
There are very few things I will wake up for at the crack of dawn to see but a desert sunrise is near the top of the list.
Nothing like a road trip across the American Southwest to provide a bit of clarity and gratitude. And my first with the new Rav4 Hybrid…I can go a long way!
This past week has been truly incredible and good for my soul. Now, where to next…

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