Mia and I spent Sunday of 2013 Labor Day Weekend checking out Mt. Rainier. Just over 2 hours from Portland, Mt. Rainier is an easy day trip, and a highly worthwhile overnight (or two).
Saturday Solitude and Sunday Crowds
Mia and I had a weekend of contrasts as far as physical activity and crowds. Before I get into anything though….I need to list this link Portland Hikers Field Guide. It has been invaluable so far. This is were Juston and I got some info on the Eagle Creek Hike. I’ve also discovered a bunch…
Forest Park Weekend
What makes a decent weekend in PDX for Mia and I? How about some trail running, popcorn with bacon!, homemade pizzas, a mountain bike ride and some more good food! Saturday was our typical visit to the Beaverton Farmer’s Market, followed up by a not too expensive trip to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store (there…
Eagle Creek Awesomeness
It’s been a bit of a break since my last post, so I have some catching up to do. On July 4th, 2013 I ran my first Oregon 5K and placed 1st in my age category! I then won a pair of shoes from the Portland Running Company after they picked my submission to name…
Cannon Beach Trip
Mia and I had what felt like our first real weekend of relaxing since moving to Oregon. We’ve had a couple low key days, but nothing that resembled a true “leisure” weekend. Friday night we quite literally did nothing but lounge around and watch TV and relax. Saturday started with a nice bike ride with Mia. It took…
Tilly Jane Hike
Mia and I left New Hampshire on May 20th. We’ve been gone for just over a month on this adventure and things are finally starting to settle down and settle in for that matter. We moved into our more permanent apartment last weekend, we now have a couch and love seat to sit on (instead…
ON & OFF RHODES 