alyssa · August 14, 2018
The water lapped over my toes, it was not necessarily cold, just a tad cooler then the air temperature. Thick forest surrounded us and brightly colored rafts…
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alyssa · September 13, 2017
We are feeling so very lucky to have snagged 5 nights camping in Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon. As we work and school from the road, we've felt the necessity…
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alyssa · August 22, 2017
This is a guide to the best South Lake Tahoe Beaches, cost, location and general amenities. If you are headed to the northern side of the lake, don't miss our…
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alyssa · June 21, 2016
I just looked at our weekly forecast. Highs in the upper 90s (F) and lows in the 70s. Ugh. Nothing kills my drive to adventure outdoors like heat. However, if…
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alyssa · May 26, 2016
Combine everything we love about Lake Tahoe hiking and beaches... and ta da! You have Chimney Beach! Chimney Beach is located approximately 12.7 miles from…
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alyssa · May 22, 2016
One year ago we decided to take a chance. Life is full of "chance" when you decide to make good on your "I wish" list. Like when I wished one day to run a half…
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alyssa · May 21, 2015
This time of year is always a bit of an anomaly for me. Stuck somewhere between winter and summer we find so much beauty. Waterfalls, flowers, green…
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alyssa · May 20, 2015
The hot air shimmers off the pavement, blurring the orange and pink rocks off to the east of us as we travel south on I-15. I am overcome by the beauty of the…
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alyssa · March 23, 2015
As a jack-of-all-trades family, our collection of eyewear is impressive. Between the five of us, sunglasses, goggles, running sunglasses, work glasses, etc…
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alyssa · May 6, 2014
We've all heard people say, "Things just ain't like they used to be." Well, after two separate camping road trips in the last year, I feel I can wholeheartedly…
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alyssa · May 5, 2014
While in Monterey for the Big Sur Marathon, we were looking for some inexpensive (or free?) destinations where the kids could play, run, and experience a bit…
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alyssa · April 22, 2014
Every good summer adventure starts with a few good precautions. For our family of fair-skinned explorers, sun protection is a must and so I am always on the…
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alyssa · December 31, 2013
One last look at a year full of a LOT of first for us as a family. First snowshoe trips. First time on cross-country skis. First half and full marathons. First…
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alyssa · September 24, 2013
This is likely to be an "alpine start" I am never going to forget. For those new to outdoorsie lingo, here is a brief definition: alpine start- 1. To make an…
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alyssa · August 28, 2013
"Hey, Tom! How has the week been?" "Girl, I love your new swimsuit! Where are you guys headed after paddling?" And so the conversations continued, swirling…
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