There is a place just of Hwy 97 outside of Bend Oregon where you are encouraged to feed the locals. Crescent Moon Alpaca Ranch is located Terrebonne, an unincorporated community in Deschutes County, directly off of hwy 97. The ranch has 18 acres of hay and another 24 acres of pastures under the trees and … More Feeding the Locals
Yes you read that right…. I started hiking with my cat. Before you call me the crazy cat lady let me explain… I’ve always had dogs that were my hiking buddies. Times have changed and now I’m living in a small space… so the perfect fit was a cute kitten. I received a pet backpack … More hiking with cats
What a year we have all been through. I moved back to my hometown, Portland, Oregon during a pandemic. During a time when this city that I love was being broadcast nightly for the violent protests that were happening in response to the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breyonna Taylor. The city was boarded … More the year of the street artist
It’s day 4 Portland’s snowpocalipse. Let me recap my situation: Day 1: Is snowing! It’s so pretty! I love it. Day 2: It’s still snowing – what to do today? Day 3: I’m a sloth. Haven’t showered and I found a tv show to binge on Hulu Day 4: The snow is still here. Melt … More Snowpocalipse
After 3 years the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia Gorge has finally opened back up…. and the timing is perfect! 6 days into 2021 and I needed to get off my couch and into the woods to clear my mind and find some peace. The Eagle Creek fire in 2017 burned 50.000 acres and … More Eagle Creek
My second hike this year was up the hieroglyph trail on the east side of Phoenix. I’ve done this hike a few times, but people were posting the waterfalls up there and honestly I had FOMO. I knew it would be busy, but every time I go up there it’s dry – and who’s doesn’t … More heiroglyphs or petroglyphs
This year, 2020, I’m not doing any New Years resolutions. This year I’m doing something different…. something I’m pretty sure I can accomplish. Something that will spark joy in me all year long. It’s the 52 week hiking challenge. Have you heard of this? It’s a challenge where you gain physical fitness, mental well-being, make … More Sparking My Joy in 2020
I have a confession…. I am a woman and I hike by myself all the time…. and I like it. Chances are you have some opinions, or questions, about that. A lot of people do. Here are my answers to some of the questions I hear most frequently about my solo adventures. “WHY DON’T YOU … More trail hiking with myself
The Superstion mountains are riddled with legends of lost gold mines and treasure. Although there is no guarantee that you’ll find buried treasure, you are sure to discover miles and miles of hiking trails through the 160 acres of wilderness. Here are some great places and trails to start your Superstition adventure. Lost Dutchman State … More superstition wilderness
Cummins Falls State Park is a beautiful 282-acre day-use park located nine miles north of Cookeville on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River. If your visiting Nashville, its worth the 1 hour drive east to experience the falls for yourself. I discovered the falls with my Roadtrippers app when I was driving from Arizona to … More cummins falls
michelle in the wild 