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restoration coordinator: a job i’ll never forget
Where it all began… In February of 2021, I was looking for a job (or internship), and emailed Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (a 501c3 nonprofit I volunteered for in college). In between working as a ski bum and trips to see my family, I ended up interviewing for a position as a Restoration Technician through AmeriCorps.…
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behind the scenes: pct planning
you know me- always organized & prepared. But jeez, the PCT? This has been a puzzle to figure out (especially on the highest snow year of all time). In between work full-time, building out my trailer, and the normal chaos of life… it’s been hard to adequately prepare. it’s been a lot of (before work)…
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Bend & Smith Rock
Oh bend, what a place. From the hipster coffee joints, to the miles of juniper, to smith rock. This trip was my third time at Smith Rock, and my last “trip” before I take off for the PCT! Did some sick climbs, did a neat (very snowy) high desert hike, and saw some amazing views!…
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Our Idaho Garden: A Pollinator’s Paradise
If you’re a plant lover like me, you probably count down the days till it’s time to buy seed. Our local food coop has a fantastic variety of locally adapted seeds, that do well in our climate (and support the local economy). My first year of gardening out here in the Palouse, I made the…
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Oh, Canada
back in college it seemed like we would pop up to Canada every semester or so! …(Since ya know the drinking age is 18) between the iconic lakes, Tim Horton’s, the jagged peaks, and the maple bacon poutine… I absolutely had to go back. I scheduled 10 days of vacation from work for August, planned…
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hum lake & lick creek summit
this view, it never gets old. when i lived in donnelly, i’d come trail run here on my days off. when i lived out at krassel, i’d drive by here every time i went to town to get groceries. i love the view so much, that i even got a tattoo of it on my…
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frenchman coulee
47.0259, -119.9805 there is just SOMETHING about this place. you know that jacket you’ve worn for hundreds of adventures and just smells like a good weekend? it’s like that, but it’s a place, not a well-worn puff jacket. when you pull in you see dozens of campin’ climbers drinkin’ beers around campfires. the campground is in…
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bead lake
i always love taking out first time hikers or backpackers. this last summer (2022), i got to take out 3 at once! 3 beautiful humans, who were stoked for their first night (truly) in the woods. Here are Cam & Sierra, on the hike to the lake. Getting used to big heavy backpacks was quite…
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Pacific Crest Trail: Gear List
Buying gear… it’s so addicting, but it does hurt your pockets! As an avid outdoors(wo)man, I am always trying to purchase gear that lasts a long time, is worth my money, and has a minimal impact on the planet. I have been backpacking quite a bit, but had to upgrade a lot of my items…
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Mineral Ridge (3.1 mi)
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…
Life of a Gal Named Liv 