Here are some of my favorite images from my trip to Denmark this spring.

coastal Oregon photojournal.

Orcas Island is a part of the San Juan Islands off the coast of western Washington. Only a few hours outside Seattle to catch the ferry and

Lummi Island, one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, is pure magic. Visiting this island feels like a living in a cocoon for the m

Here are three of Washington's fire lookout tower hikes near Mt. Rainier that I have loved so far.

A local's guide to a great weekend or summer on Lake Michigan: New Buffalo, Sawyer, and Three Oaks.

Nashville is a foodie paradise with days upon days of local restaurants to try. You could be there for weeks and not have to return to...

First of all, if you haven't heard of the Enchantments, it is an area in Washington state that is located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and

I've outlined a great weekend trip for those that have considered visiting North Idaho this Fall.

What a hidden gem Sun Top Mountain is! I cannot believe I haven't been here before. I honestly hesitated sharing these photos with anyone...

PHOTOJOURNAL. ***not pictured: 34587 mosquito bites July 2020

Wow, what a whirlwind 2020 has been so far and we are only halfway through the year. I am not one to say, "only 6 months until 2020 is...

Lummi Bay, Bellingham "Can I get a hallelujah? Can I get an 'Amen?'" The weather in the Pacific Northwest is at least TRYING to show it's...

This is a belated post from last summer, but when I stumbled upon these photos again today, they gave me hope that we have many days of...

Bend, Oregon I was a first-timer to this beautiful mountain-town and there is a lot happening here. We were able to walk the trail along...

A Day Trip to Edison, Washington Edison, is a small town, with most of the shops and restaurants located on a short curve in the road. If...

This year has brought so much new growth and change in body, mind, and spirit. I have been anxiously observing my 30th birthday...

Coeur d'Alene/Sandpoint, Idaho. What do two Idaho gals do for a girls weekend after being reunited following several months of...

The Oregon Coast. We took a spur-of-the-moment weekend trip in March to Cannon Beach, Oregon and it was exactly what my soul needed. It...

My sister and I booked a trip to Palm Springs, located in the Coachella valley, for a sister-bonding trip as the weather is getting...

Lake Winchester, Idaho. Kris and I took a trip to Winchester Lake State Park in the Idaho Panhandle for some mid-October camping. A...

I am so lucky in life to have wonderful, fiercely smart, and wildly fun girl friends. Two of these ladies, I've known and been close with...

This year, Canada is celebrating 150 years, and is offering free admission to all of it's national parks. We helped celebrate this by...

The Canadian Rockies are one of the most beautiful places I have ever been so far! There may be places that will top them someday, but I...

In the very heart of Washington state is Chelan County, housing the powerhouse summer destination for water-skiing, parasailing, fishing,...

A Stroll through the Tulip Fields in Skagit Valley, Washington: Reflecting on our Role in Nature Skagit Valley is an agricultural haven...

aloha. Last February, I wasn't stuck shoveling snow like I was this year! I was soaking up the sun on the North Shore of Oahu, doing yoga...

Helena, Montana (Winter Edition) If you are sick of winter like most all of us in the Northwest after this seemingly harsh winter, see...

Winter in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho... What does that look like? Many people with homes in this lake town are snow birds and head for the...

Christmas Cheer: warming the heart on even the coldest of days. In the crisp sunshine of central, snowy Washington state, is the small...

Yachats, Oregon At the beginning of October, I took a restorative trip to the Oregon coast with my family in hopes of recharging and...

Lunch Peak Lookout After plans for a formal event fell through, my main squeeze, Wade, and I were, quite literally, all dressed up with...

Big Michigan Magic: J&J In mid-September, my cousin got married to the love of her life, and I got to be there to celebrate their special...

Wasted time is time well spent. This last weekend Kris and I packed up ye old covered wagon and headed back to Big Sky Country for a...

Montana: the last best place. The capital of Montana, also known as the Treasure state, or, Big Sky Country is Helena. I am fairly...