Outdoor adventures

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Brantley and Tessa start learning to kayak

Posted on April 23, 2020 by LisaApril 21, 2020

Fun in the sun is a motto we live by. Gary and I acquired a couple of sit-on-top kayaks last year and never had time to take them out due to lots of homestead projects and other things. This year … Continue reading →

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Making venison pepper sticks

Posted on February 26, 2020 by LisaFebruary 26, 2020

Ian was able to harvest a deer this year during hunting season. Part of the meat was reserved for making pepper sticks, which we all love. Hunting season is also the end of harvest season for the garden so it’s … Continue reading →

A Day trip to Southard Lake

Posted on February 4, 2020 by LisaJanuary 29, 2020

There is a lake way up in the mountains near where we live. At about half an acre, and a depth of only about three feet, it’s not really a lake so much as a large pond. Many, many years … Continue reading →

Camping at Lobster Creek Youth Camp

Posted on December 19, 2019 by LisaDecember 22, 2019

When Eli and Ian were young we couldn’t afford fancy vacations so we went camping — a lot. We still like to go camping; however, as we have gotten older Gary and I prefer more comfort than a tent and … Continue reading →

Harvesting Chanterelles

Posted on October 30, 2019 by LisaOctober 30, 2019

The cool, wet climate of the The Pacific Northwest produces temperate rainforests which are perfect for growing mushrooms. One of our favorite mushrooms to harvest in the wild is chanterelles. They have a nice mild peppery-type flavor that compliments a … Continue reading →