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Who’s ready for it? Happy Memorial Day weekend,

Who’s ready for it?

Happy Memorial Day weekend, the official start of summer. ☀️☀️

I’m so excited for all the PNW summer adventures. Camping, hiking, swimming, and backpacking! We will be taking advantage of it all.

Are you all ready for summer?
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#pnwlife #pnwsummer #alpineadventures

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🚐: This past week was fil

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🚐:

This past week was filled with so much joy and classic PNW adventures.

First, we got out for an afternoon hike to the gorgeous Lake 22 along the Mountain Loop Highway. It was the perfect night and we got to the lake just before the sun tucked behind the mountains.

Then, over the weekend we went camping with some great friends. It was a cold weekend, but we made the best of it with trying new campfire treats, playing silly games, and talking for hours. It absolutely filled my cup.

Then, I got to go tide pooling with my friend and her high school class. One of the best parts of living in Seattle is being able to see so much sealife right in the city!

What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen when tide pooling?
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#wherewewentwednesday #mountainloophighway #tidepools

There’s no better time to speak up than now Last

There’s no better time to speak up than now

Last week, Box Elder County in Utah approved a plan to build the largest data center in the world. It’s called the Stratos-MIDA Data Center and is backed by Kevin O’Leary (the Shark Tank billionaire).

When they held a community meeting, they were met with an enormous amount of local protestors. Instead of hearing their questions and outcry, they moved the meeting to video and approved the project without local input.

💦 The data center would require 16 billion gallons of water annually, all while the Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, the snow pack is the lowest it has ever been, the state is in a drought, and wildfires are on the rise

⚡️ It would also require 9 Gigawatts of power, more than DOUBLE the peak usage of the entire state of Utah

🌡️ Temperatures would rise in the area, with some scientists saying it would increase 5 degrees during the day and 28 at night

🌎 Of course, in case it’s not already clear it would change the landscape of this area completely and would have lasting impacts on wildlife

So what can we even do?

Box Elder County residents have filed two applications for referendums to challenge it. If they succeed, they will need signatures to get it put on the ballot in November.

In the meantime, make noise, share the news, and if you live in Utah call your local politicians!
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#utah #saltlake #savetheplanet

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🏡: Over the past couple o

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🏡:

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been settling into our new home in Seattle and getting to know the city even better.

Luckily, we’ve also got to share this city we love with some of my favorite people who came to visit us. It was so special to spend a weekend with my twin brother and another with my oldest best friends.

I truly feel so happy every day and so lucky to call this city our home now. Dylan and I are truly enjoying and soaking in every moment of it.

Who’s coming to visit me next?
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#wherewewentwednesday #seattlelife #seattlephotographer

Anyone else feel rich in their own way? Dylan an

Anyone else feel rich in their own way?

Dylan and I have truly realized that our lives are way richer when we are doing the things we love.

We lived in a van for three years, saw the most amazing places, and now are maximizing our lives for continued adventures.

I truly feel so lucky.
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#thegreatdivide #vanlifeexplorers

Which one is your favorite though? Grand Teton N

Which one is your favorite though?

Grand Teton National Park is one of my favorite places on earth, but clearly not everyone feels that way.

It’s a good reminder that not everything can be everyone’s cup of tea. It’s okay to have some people who just don’t like you. What matters most is finding the people that do.
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#grandtetonnationalpark #grandtetons

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY ✈️: I can’t believe that

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY ✈️:

I can’t believe that it’s been about a month since I left for Sumatra Indonesia. But, I wanted to share more about our time in this wonderful place.

Our trip to Sumatra, was a group trip with the Bootstrap Blogging gals from Bri’s course. We’ve talked weekly over the years and I’ve gotten to meet many of these wonderful ladies in person before, so getting to go on a second group trip was incredible.

Sumatra is unlike so many other destinations in the world, because it still feels fairly untouched by Western tourism. In many of the places we were the only Western people there and it felt great to be in a place where we could really learn about the culture and customs.   We went on the group trip with Intrepid (not sponsored) and it was an amazing itinerary. From trekking with orangutans to relaxing by Lake Toba (the largest volcanic like in the world) it was truly spectacular.

Of course, there were plenty of misadventures which just make the trip that much more memorable. Including the wild driving we saw on the road and getting absolutely POURED ON as we climbed down from the volcano.

I miss it all already.

Also, quick shout out to the 21 hours I spent in Singapore with my pal Mandy on a fun layover.

Has Sumatra been on your radar?

(If you’re new here, every week I share where I went in the last week or travel tales)
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#wherewewentwednesday #sumatra #sumatraindonesia

May the 4th Be With You Today felt like an approp

May the 4th Be With You

Today felt like an appropriate time to re-share this reel and unfortunately things just keep getting worse.

• Public Lands are being targeted

• The war in Iran is costing us billions of dollars and there’s seemingly no end in sight

• Women’s healthcare access is slowly being stripped away

• Immigrants are being targeted

And the list goes on and on

That being said, today of all days let’s remember that if we stand together, we can fight back
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#maythe4thbewithyou #saveourpubliclands #usatravels

Have you seen the Going to the Sun Road? I’m not

Have you seen the Going to the Sun Road?

I’m not kidding when I say this is one of my favorite things that I’ve ever done in Glacier! The best time to do it is this spring 🙌🏻
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#glaciernationalpark #goingtothesunroad #glaciernps

Realizing our dreams little by little Honestly,

Realizing our dreams little by little

Honestly, it was really hard to make the decision to move. We are super close with our families and we literally moved to the opposite side of the country.

But, after spending the weekend going down to the wildflowers I just felt so much gratitude for making the hard choice. It was stunning.

That being said, this Noah Kahan is hitting hard.

Anyone else leave everyone else behind?
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#noahkahanmusic #columbiarivergorge #longdistancedaughter

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🚐: We took Vinny (our van

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🚐:

We took Vinny (our van) out on a little overnight excursion this past weekend and it felt so good. After seeing pictures of the wildflower bloom, I knew that I wanted to see them in person.

So, Dylan and I drove down to the Columbia River Gorge and caught the bloom before it was completely gone.

It was perfect. We caught sunset with the wildflowers surrounding us, slept at a trailhead, and embarked on another short wildflower hike in the morning.

This weekend definitely affirmed our decision to move across the country. As we spent it doing things we love.

Have you gotten to see the wildflowers?
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#wherewewentwednesday #wildflowerseason #columbiarivergorge

This song hits hard as someone who literally just

This song hits hard as someone who literally just moved across the country from her family

We spent three years living in a van, we moved home for a year, and then left once again. Being the long distance daughter is hard, but sometimes you really need to follow your heart.

Anyone else feeling personally victimized by Noah Kahan’s new album?
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#longdistancedaughter #thegreatdivide #ontheroadagain

Have you seen the wildflowers yet? 🌼 If you want

Have you seen the wildflowers yet? 🌼

If you want to read more about hiking this trail then comment wildflower and I’ll send you all the details!

The Columbia River Gorge is currently blooming and it’s a sight to behold! These videos were taken in 2024, but based on trail reports the current conditions are perfect.

Please remember when hiking in the wildflowers to always STAY ON THE TRAIL and never pick the flowers!
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#columbiarivergorge #wildflowers #pnwhiking

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY ✈️: I just got back from

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY ✈️:

I just got back from a bucket list trip to see the Orangutans in Sumatra, Indonesia. It was an absolutely incredible trip that I will seriously remember for my lifetime!

This week’s photos feature all of the wildlife that we saw in the wilderness of Gunung Leuser National Park.

We spent two days trekking in the humid rainforest there to try and spot orangutans. During our time, we saw Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Macaques, a snake, and of course the orangutans.

It was a magical experience as we got to see the orangutans in their natural habitat. Along the way, we came across three different mamas and their babies. It was so incredible to see how they interacted together.

But, it was also a hard trek. We left for the jungle at 9 am and got to our campsite at 5 pm the first day. It was really buggy and humid, so we were exhausted once the day ended.

Sumatran Orangutans are considered critically endangered, which is mostly due to a loss in habitat. So, protecting them is incredibly important.

I feel so lucky to have seen them and witnessed their behavior in person. I hope that their landscapes and homes can continue to be protected.

Is seeing orangutans on your bucket list?

P.s. HAPPY EARTH DAY 🌎🌎
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Happy early earth day 🌎🌎 This year has been prett

Happy early earth day 🌎🌎

This year has been pretty devastating to the earth with new decisions every day that will have detrimental impacts.

But, on this earth day, let’s remember to do our best to care for her by giving back. Here are a few ideas:

• Get out to a trail or park nearby and pick up litter
• Call your representatives to advocate for public lands
• Plant a new tree or flower if you have a garden
• Find a new way to reuse something you already own
• Go outside for a walk

What are some ways you’ll celebrate earth day tomorrow?
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Have you ever driven across the country? Now, som

Have you ever driven across the country?

Now, some people may think that we should have made more of our drive from the East Coast to the West Coast, but Dylan and I lived in a van for three years. So we’ve seen and done a lot!

This trip was truly focused on getting to Washington and moving into our new home.

Who’s excited for this next chapter?
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#crosscountryroadtrip #movingvlog #vanlifeexplorers

What are your favorite moments in the parks? Skip

What are your favorite moments in the parks?

Skipping Where We Went Wednesday this week, because I’m currently deep in Sumatra Indonesia. Instead, I’m dedicating this week to some of memories that I hold close to my heart.

I had to limit this post to just 10, but in reality there are countless moments that made me fall in love.

That’s why I do what I can to protect them. The US National Parks were America’s best idea.
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#usnationalparks #nationalparkgeek

Let’s save our public lands ‼️‼️ The Trump Admin

Let’s save our public lands ‼️‼️

The Trump Admin just submitted its budget proposal for 2027. If they get their way, there will be devastating impacts on the park. They’re proposing:

-Cutting the National Park budget by 25% or $736 million

-Slashing the Construction budget for the parks by 72% (compared to 2025)

-Adding $10 billion to the budget for a new “Presidential Capital Stewardship Program” that would be used for beautification efforts in DC before the 250th Anniversary (more than 3 times the annual budget for the parks)

- Cutting even more park staff and adding early retirement options for the staff so they are encouraged to leave. Even after the massive cuts of the previous year

There’s no doubt about it, but this would be devastating for the parks. We are already seeing horrible effects from the budget cuts this year.

Luckily, this budget still has to get approved and won’t go into effect until October. So, we have time to make noise.

Speak out for the parks and protect our public lands!
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#saveournationalparks #saveourpubliclands #savetheplanet

Anyone else fall in love with the PNW? When I tol

Anyone else fall in love with the PNW?

When I told people I was moving to Seattle, they kept asking me why. Or, they’d say “doesn’t it always rain there?”

Little do they know that it’s actually magical out here

I’ve fallen in love with the PNW over the past few years and I’m so excited to call it my new home.
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#pnwlife #pnwlove

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🚐: Back in the van and it

WHERE WE WENT WEDNESDAY 🚐:

Back in the van and it feels better than ever.

This past week, we drove all the way across the country trading one Washington for another. We drove 40 hours over 5 days after driving 26 hours per the weekend.

Luckily, Vinny (our van) held up great over the drive and it felt like we were back to the good old days of living in the van.

Dylan and I have done the cross country drive a few times, so we didn’t feel the need to stop and see things as much as other times. Instead, we were focused on getting to Seattle.

Along the way we got to see friends, saw some cool sights, and eventually we made it to our new home just a day after Dylan’s birthday. It truly feels like a wonderful start to our new chapter.

Send me all your PNW recommendations in the comments!
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