Tagged: National Parks

Seattle to St. Louis

My dad flew in on a Saturday afternoon and we showed him the underground! There is a tour in downtown Seattle that takes place under the bustling streets. It is a pretty sweet tour from quite a different angle. You stroll through subterranean sidewalks, and see the submerged city!  Sunday we took him hiking at Mount Rainier National Park…

Carrying a log with Swede Hooks at Mt.Rainier National Park

WTA Trail Work Party

6:30am Saturday morning and we’re out the door heading to Mt.Rainier National Park for our first trail maintenance work party. We didn’t know what to expected but we were excited, plus it was National Trails Day, so we were doubly excited because it felt extra special. Our directions were: Drive under the Mt.Rainier sign…

Second Beach Olympic National Park Washington Pacific Coast Clouds Ocean Ominous

Hiking as an Amputee

First of all, I know most people I meet want to know, “Well, why are you an amputee”? I often come up with some crazy exciting story like shark attack while surfing, or fought off a bear on a hike, but the truth is…