Mia and her friend Susan did the ColorVibe Portland 5K yesterday at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Not really a “race”, more of a social event. Susan met us at our place and I walked over with both of them and Codi. I was there for moral support and to get “The Dog” out for a…
Category: Hikes
Wilson River Trail
Saturday began as a cloudy, drizzle filled morning, but the forecast was for clearing and sunshine, with cool Fall temps. Mia and I wanted to get Codi back out into the woods again, so we took him on the quick jaunt out to the Tillamook Forest Center to hike part of the Wilson River Trail….
Camping and Hiking with “The Dog”
Mia and I are now just over 3 weeks into dog ownership, and things are going well. Codi is adjusting really well and I believe he trusts us and does a pretty good job of listening. Last weekend the forecast for the PNW was very good. No rain in sight, so Mia and I on…
A Trip Home
Mia and I just spent the last week back in New Hampshire visiting for the first time in 16 months (excluding my whirlwind trip for my grandfather’s funeral). Before moving out to Oregon, I had basically spent my whole life living in New Hampshire, and excluding college in Plymouth, NH never more than 20 miles…
Random Stuff
Been a bit hectic the past few weeks with flying back to NH for my grampa’s funeral, moving offices at work, and preparing for vacation. Anyways, I missed a chance to post specifically about Goat Lake. Needless to say, it’s a wicked awesome overnight hike. Highest I have ever camped, and yes, we got to…
Hug Point Hike
We’re spending the Memorial Day weekend in Cannon Beach, OR this year. Mia and I traditionally travel for her birthday. Last year, it was a permanent trip from NH to OR. I felt like I owed her something a bit more romantic and geared towards her. Last year we woke up on Mia’s birthday in…
