wanderlust list 2026
About those future adventures you hold…
What's on your must-experience list?
Where is your dream destination?
Where would you like to live someday?
As for me, that list looks a bit like..
everywhere
everywhere
everywhere
shoe fittings
Have I mentioned yet in my previous life I helped to open a running store?
bremerton, wa
While the snow ain’t snowin’ and the adventures are slim, I’ll recount stories of my olden days…
a change in perspective
Sometimes a slight shift in positions opens the space needed for clarity to fall into your viewfinder.
tally-ho!
Wondering what the tally ended with in regards to our winter wonderland ladies’ trip?
comeback of a lifetime
Stepping back onto stage after a three year hiatus felt like coming home.
holiday wishes
I pause here to send you a heartfelt "Thank you!" You’ve supported me this year through your generosity of spirit (i.e. kind words, lots of them!). My wish for you is a New Year filled with joy, peace, love, and whatever success means to you.
i owe you a nutcracker story
Maybe not but you’re getting one…
itineraries to entice friends to go on adventures
Let’s play a game! I build three trip itineraries and you vote which one we go on. What do you think?
attitude of gratitude
Insert the obligatory Thanksgiving post denoting gratitude! Or is it really? Test me and let’s find out…
issy alps quiz results
Ready to discover your Issy Alp personality match?
Issy Alps
Any chance you remember those quirky personality tests from the early 2000s?
Cougar mountain 50k
Two friends experience different journeys along the same trails, managing to start and finish together. Sprite reminisces about the training, the race, and the elapsed time and distance between who those friends were back then to where they are now.
the park
Locals call Yellowstone the Park. Since I’m fortunate enough to call this place home, the least I can do is share it with you. I rolled through the Park with no expectations. Well. (cocks head to the right) Alright, I didn’t think there would be so many others out and about, but here we all are enjoying public lands even during the shoulder season. Rewarded with the everyday experience of nature and animals simply trying to stay alive, it may not seem like much to you while it’s everything to me.
leaf peepin’ & moose spookin’
Wolverine Whisperer and I attempted to beat the rain for an early morning peak leaf color hike. While we didn’t accomplish staying dry, we did experience the brilliance of Fall colors and a few of the characters that add drama to the season.
another week, another adventure
Early Autumn sometimes indicates early snow. A visit from Slizzle ensured this would be the case for our fall frolics together. Usually when we gather we spin as many antics as possible and the latest visit proved to be a successful one in that regard, in addition to finding wildlife.
fall frolics 2025
As the snow swirls and collects on the ground, I reflect on the few Fall adventures I’ve shared with a friend and TAJ so far this season.
WYO BDR Explorations
BDR = Backcountry Discovery Route; These are driving routes created for adventure motorcycles, or rigs that are off-road adventure worthy, and can be found mainly across western states. For more info, check out https://ridebdr.com/.
TAJ and I tested out Trigger, our truck, across the Wyoming route and discovered unexpected ruggedness and wildlife in ample supply. We generally drive these routes more quickly than recommended to determine which locations are worth a deeper exploration at a later date.
this one wild life
The title this week plays on wildlife—alluding to the the quote about our “one precious life”— all the wild life that surrounds us and reminds us to appreciate the beauty of our own wild lives. Yesterday, I took my friend into the park (what we locals call Yellowstone NP) and casually drove up to wolves walking through the area. The wildlife sighting inspired me to note all the wildlife I’ve been fortunate enough to spot this year, 2025. Although I didn’t take pictures of most and most of the ones I do have were sent to me, I’ll share my good fortune with you. Hopefully, this doesn’t come across to you as a humble brag, rather a sweet reminder to stop, breathe, and enjoy the small lucky moments we get in our natural settings.
solitude monitoring
I joined Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation for a weekend of solitude monitoring on a loop in the Beartooths. What is solitude monitoring, you ask? I’m glad you did! Let’s hike through the details and views together.