On February 14th Oregon celebrated its 158th birthday as part of being one of the 50 United States of America, I happened to be at the coast adventuring durning this time and it made me think of how truly fortunate I am to live in a state with such natural beauty. I love to travel,…
Relax On Oahu
Warm, salty sea breeze and golden sunsets thrive on Oahu, I sit here wishing I were there right now from beneath my fuzzy blanket next to the fireplace on a cold rainy Oregon day. I’ve been fortunate to travel to Hawaii several times, this year we ventured there in June, a day before my 34th…
Top 10 Tips for Safe Hiking
Last month those of us here in Oregon (and around the US) watched a local story unfold on the news, yet another missing hiker in the Columbia Gorge. Sadly, it happens pretty frequently. I watched with a heavy heart as day after day passed by that Annie Schmidt was still lost (she went missing on…
About Explore The Moment
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Lets not forget to thank our Veterans for their sacrifices for our freedom. I know it’s such a small gesture, but today and always, thank you! Being that Explore The Moment is a new, I thought why not start out with an “About Me” so that as new readers come along…
