The Screaming of the Shoes!

I am female, so logically that might mean I am a shoe fanatic.  Right? NO, seriously, I’m not!  I don’t really even like most shoes! However, one thing I am serious about is comfort.   COMFORT!   When you find that pair of shoes, that feels so good on your feet that it makes you […]

Newport Oregon’s Historic Bayfront

Newport’s Historic Bayfront. A full day in one single area of a fun coastal town? OH YES! The Historic Bayfront of Newport is one of my favorite ‘off the beach’ places on the Oregon Coast!  Bold words, considering how much I love Manzanita, or Depoe Bay, right? RIGHT! I know I have talked about Newport […]

Sneak off to Whitefish, Montana!

Looking for a romantic getaway?  A fun place to enjoy the outdoors?  Or just want some different shopping and eating experiences while enjoying time away from your obligations?  Adventurous, family friendly Whitefish has it all!   I was so excited to sneak off this winter with my Handsome Husband, we got away without kids so […]

The Huckleberry Roadside Massacre

“Can you hear it?” I called down the stairs to wake up my kids. Two sleepy voices from their bedrooms called back out to me. “The call of the huckleberry!” This has become a family tradition, when we are about to go huckleberry picking. We were taken out years ago when the kids were small […]

Chewelah, The Hidden Pot of Gold Nestled in a Picturesque Valley.

My tumbleweed heart has loved Chewelah since childhood when we drove through, or stopped to play, countless times. Have you ever been there? If not, why not go this year? This is a quaint, lovely little town that makes you feel at home. The sleepy valley it is nestled into is beautiful, fertile, and surrounded […]

Manzanita, Oregon has all you need for a fabulous getaway!

My daughter and I ran away from home-to this quaint little coastal town that leaves no doubt you are in another world. Leaving mountains and snow behind, we immersed ourselves into coastal culture quickly by walking along the beach in the rain, talking to my dear old friend Pacific, and watching the birds wait for […]

Hike along Little Spokane River at Indian Painted Rocks

Are you looking for an easy paced hike along a forested marsh-type environment? Interested in seeing or showing your kids some historical Indian paintings on rocks? This is a gorgeous walk alongside the Little Spokane River only 6 miles NW of downtown Spokane, out Indian Trail road. This hike is a perfect area to go […]