Life of a Gal Named Liv

With the semester slowing down and cold weather kicking in, I figured I should take a break from the studies and head up north last weekend! It was a foggy day with on and off rainfall, but made for a great morning hike with the pup. I was clued in about one of the best…

Peach Bread Never heard of it? Well its much like banana bread but in a sweeter, more juicy way! Eat alongside a cup of tea for breakfast or as dessert its real yummy! Recipe: Yield: 1 loaf 1.5 c whole wheat flour     1tsp sea salt    .5 c white sugar     .25…

When it comes to exploring, many of us dream of “far away places” yet never actually roam too far. This, to me, is tragic. We all have our “Pinterest Boards” and dreams of wandering the globe, but always have some excuse as to why we can’t. For many, it can be money/ time/ work/etc. Trust…

  Every time I head up to the mountains, I have tons of hikes in mind but usually only get around to doing one. Thankfully, this weekend proved to skew from the norm! I fit in two separate hikes and three alpine lakes. Plus, it was in the high 80’s resulting in some nice tan lines…

Just as I have promised, here it is: The Spring Break Edition! A three day trip maximizing the amount of hiking/ biking possible was planned months in advance. The plan was for my whole family to head down to one of the coolest hiking towns of the USA for Spring Break. Unfortunately only my dad and…

Hey there everyone, just wanted to give you a quick update in between classes! As many of I transferred up to University of Idaho a few months ago. I have been CRAZY busy with classes and unfortunately have not made much time for hiking. When I do have the chance though, I make my way up to the…

Today, I embarked on a mini road trip to Spring Valley Reservoir near Troy, Idaho. To get there, take Highway 8 east from Moscow, Id to Troy, and turn left at the recreation sign. You’ll go past cute little farms (yes, I stopped to pet the llamas), camp grounds,  and many picnic spots! There is a trail that…

In the mood for a fall dish, but short on time? Decently quick and easy, this casserole is a healthy substitute for all those other “fall” dishes with loads of carbs. If you’ve ever tried spaghetti squash, you know it’s an amazing substitute for noodles and tastes just as good- if not better! It’s cheesy…

Trailhead: 43d 47′ 04″ N 116d 05′ 15″ W When hiking in the fall, you always take a chance. Do you hike to beautiful elevations and potentially risk freezing  your bum off… Or do you stay in the lower elevation and risk the chance of heatstroke? In Idaho, we never know what the weather will…