WA for the summer!

Growing up in the sunshine and warm desert living of Arizona, I don’t think I ever considered Washington state to be a place I may reside. But I also didn’t think I’d marry an adorable guy I’d met in the 5th grade. Never know what the future may hold, right?!? On our trek north from…

Fall 2018 Explorations

S-Rad had 5 days off this past week/weekend and my workload was light, so we took off in the truck with Carloso for some exploring. We headed west out of Fresno towards our first night’s destination, an area known as the Wagon Caves. It’s about 3 hours from our place which includes a drive through…

Hiking-Backcountry apps

With our continuous adventures and my planning tendencies, I’m seeking an app that can help me to identify trails in various areas. My typical googling patterns are starting to drive me nuts! My search results are voluminous and I end up reading a LOT of online content I’d not intended to when first embarking on…

~ Energetic Hygiene ~

Is that even a thing?? Looking across Lake Tahoe feels like energetic hygiene to me on so many levels. Something about the color of that water contrasted with the magnificent mountain backdrop gets me every time! And according to Adriene Mishler, energetic hygiene is indeed a real thing! If you’re not familiar with Adriene, please…

THE RADVENTURES IS ALIVE

Inaugural Friday Favorites While climbing may not be my favorite activity, it is one of S. Rad’s favorite activities obsessions, so I’ve learned to embrace it.  This picture is from one of my first climbing trips with him to Joshua Tree.  To say I was terrified is an understatement!   And please don’t be fooled by this…

The big 4-0!!

I’ve officially made it around the sun 14,600 (or is it actually 13,884 times (365 x 39 or 40??)) times now.  WHOA…either way, that makes me sound OLD! While looking back at the number of years passed definitely makes me sound old, I definitely do not feel old.  In the spirit of youth and longevity, I’m kicking off my 40th…