Explore the PNW

Our first year of traveling and doing Explore the PNW has drawn to an end. This episode is a short recap of the year. We look forward to more travels and adventures in 2022!!!

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Our Anniversary Trip brought us back to Joseph Oregon again this year. We snowshoed, hiked, and took photos around the beautiful Wallowa Lake area.

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We went to explore a hike in Idaho...those Forest Service Roads get steep.  After accessing the road conditions do you keep driving in the ice or turn around?  What does that look like...Plan A, B or C ???  Keep listening to find out what we decided. Hint...when your Exploring the PNW partner is death gripping the seat you are wise to "read the room". lol.

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We spent a long weekend exploring the small central Washington community of Winthrop, Washington. This town feels like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid could come racing through town, spurs driving their horses to avoid the posse hot on their tails. Think Leavenworth but replace a Bavarian vibe with the Old West one. It's also the gateway to the beautiful North Cascades National Park!!!!

https://smalltownwashington.com/things-to-do-in-winthrop-wa/

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A return to the North Cascades for a snowy hike, camping outing and photography exploration. 

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We took a quick drive to Leavenworth to hike the Enchantments. The strenuous hike to Colchuck Lake was so worth the payoff.  Tons of Yellow Larches and the most beautiful lake water imaginable. Follow along as we get hyped for Larch Season!!!

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We did a last minute trip to Missoula. We hit our fav mountain bike trail at Rattlesnake again and visited the Garden of 1000 Buddhas in Arlee, MT.

We discuss the benefits of disperse camping, using www.hipcamp.com to locate a camping spot without planning ahead of time and how cool Montana is. 

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We did a completely last minute trip to Glacier National Park. Several changes to the park entry in 2021. Listen for the steps you need to take OR just enter Glacier early in the morning and don't worry about he new rules. lol.

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We discovered the beautiful paddling opportunities below the Nine Mile Dam. Great park, put in was easy and the area was perfect for an afternoon of Kokopelli Paddling. If you have listen to our podcast and have heard us talk about our Packrafts...do yourself a favor and go to their website and buy one. They are the most fun day paddling vessel Ive ever paddled. So much more fun then a Stand Up Paddle Board, easier to store and maneuver then a hard-shell kayak and can handle flat water as well as BIG whitewater. 

https://kokopelli.com

You won't be sorry!!!

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Whats better then paddling Kokopelli's on a beautiful lake...doing that AND taking a pontoon boat ride to town for Ice Cream!!!

When you travel you have to be open to being spontaneous and being friendly pays sweet dividends.

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233637

https://www.coneandcoffee.com/sandpoint

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