Tag: oregon
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Bags are here!
As you know, this idea of bringing boiled peanuts to the PNW (Pacific North West) has been festering since before I moved to Oregon. Well, I’m happy to say, it’s on the move! My sample bags came in and I’m cooking up a batch now to pack up some samples. Wish me luck!
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Adapting
About 10 years ago I realized while living in the small, yet fabulous and quirky town of Sierra Vista, Arizona, that coming from Cocoa Beach, basically, below sea level, to 4600 feet above sea level, that exercise was going to be a challenge. Luckily there was a bar within walking distance so I got my…
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Home, Sweet Home
Dreams do come true. For many years, I have wanted to live on a farm/ranch with a beautiful view and the space to grow mentally, away from the hustles of daily life, and perhaps with a slew of animal friends to keep me company along my journey. Well, last night, I learned this dream is…
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Tumalo Falls Hike
It was a gloomy Sunday spur of the moment trip up to Tumalo Falls. It was a decision made, versus spelunking, my thoughts are that we save the cave adventures for hot Summer days instead. It stays cold in the caves year round. Heading out, I knew we would see a waterfall, a pretty one…
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Dillon Falls
Wanting to get in more water, after the trip to Devil’s Lake, we decided to head to Dillon Falls. Upon arrival at the boat ramp, it was decided this would be the perfect spot to start our kayaking adventures (stand by for Summer time posts). Wanting to see more, we hiked a short trail down…
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Devil’s Lake Adventure
After a failed attempt a couple of days ago, my son, Jake and I decided to take on the Cascade Lakes Highway from Bend, Oregon to get a bit closer (okay, IN) to Devil’s Lake. Today did not disappoint. Instead of taking my topless Jeep, we drove up in my son’s fearless Subaru Outback. That…
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Eddy Falls Trail, Bend, Oregon
Sometimes, a woman just needs to go off into the woods and do a little overlanding.
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Hole-in-the-Ground, Lake County Oregon
A beautiful but bumpy (BBB) drive to see the “crater”. You can learn all about it by clicking on the word here! My son, Jake and I chose a very windy day to scout this spot. You can hike, or if you own a 4×4, drive down to the bottom of the crater hole. This…
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