I’ve really been missing Maui lately and Facebook hasn’t been helping with all my memories. My time there was brief but it left a lasting impact. The biggest was that it was where my babies were born. I wish I could take them back there. But also because many of its beautiful locations became my …
Mount Rainier makes me happy. I love it when it is a day the mountain is out. It makes me feel like I’m home in a way nothing else does. Because of this, it is no surprise that I have visited Mt. Rainier National Park more times than any other national park. Short Geologic History …
I love going on adventures to explore the world around me. Especially when the location to be explored is outside. Being in nature helps me disconnect from the day to day stresses. It also satisfies my curiosity about the world around me. That’s why I love hiking so much. Now that the weather is warmer …
I love bugs. There is just something about them that is fascinating to me. I’m not sure what exactly it was that drew me in as a child. However, as an adult they still fascinate me. Maybe it is the otherness of them. Just their appearance alone is so different from humans with their antennae, …
During the early hours of the morning on March 1 , 1910, the deadliest avalanche disaster in history occurred in Wellington, Washington. For reasons unknown to me, this tragedy has captured my interest. As a researcher, I know better than to use only one source; however, I am going to do just that to present …