The end of 2015 brought about many new adventures of the urban adult variety for Dylan and I. He started a new full time job in December with Western Shelter, purchased a Toyota Tundra in May, and my family and I purchased a house at the end of November, while I have started the entertaining task of finding a design internship...
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For any ladies who are looking to purchase a backpacking pack, this is the article for you! This reviews the Osprey Aura Women's pack as well as provides an overall guide for shopping for the perfect pack for you.
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Finding the right gear to hike with is important. It can keep you safe on long hikes as well as be your own personal fashion statement out on the trails. This is a guide for all the ladies on how to pick out the perfect day pack to take on their adventures and a review of the Osprey Sirrus 24 Pack that I use for my own day hikes.
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Whiskey BBQ Chicken is a delicious recipe that can be modified to fit most dietary needs. It is a great dish for a stay at home date night or an easy dish to bring to your next tailgate party. Whether you are an experienced cook or new to the kitchen this recipe will have your guests salivating for more!
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With fall quickly approaching its time to take a look at a cooler weather hike! For those who are looking for spectacular views and fresh mountain air without having to drive very far, Mount June is the perfect local hike for you. Enjoy our story about Mount June while preparing for your next cold weather hike.
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Planning a trip to Southern California soon? There are so many things to do in Orange County that it can sometimes get overwhelming. Thankfully for you we managed to put together a very well rounded day at the beach that combined relaxation, adventure, Mexican food, and fire. Read our story, and share your own tips for a good time on the Southern California coast!
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When it comes to food, the first thing you need to know about me is that I have 4 allergies, and those 4 things are in everything. I am allergic to dairy, corn, soy and have a gluten sensitivity. While I do avoid eating foods that have those 4 things in them, my allergies are not so bad that I can’t “cheat” from time to time. The purpose of this portion of our blog will be to cover tasty (and healthy), dairy, corn, soy and gluten free foods that are camping friendly. Dylan will be contributing a few posts for those of you that have no allergies as well.
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The very first hike that Dylan took me on was for our 3rd date, out to Mount Patterson. My hiking experience in Oregon at this point had been limited to Mount Pisgah and Spencer’s Butte, which are very reminiscent of hikes in Southern California from the standpoint of being very populated and not far out of town. Mount Patterson is not even close to either of these. It is a good hours drive out of town, and we did not see another soul on this hike.
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