2012 on Alaska Girl at Heart

Pam and Sharon After Zip Lining

This year was a mixed back of highs and low.  It was a great year of growth for my blog and I enjoyed a lots of amazing adventures.  But, it was also marked with some down points.  Over-all I’d give Continue reading 2012 on Alaska Girl at Heart

2012 Week #44

Lemay Auto Museum - Lincoln

I’ve been planning on taking my dad to the Lemay Auto Museum in Tacoma every since I found out that they were building a new facility. We learned while we were there that it’s the largest auto museum in North Continue reading 2012 Week #44

Comparing Animal Parks in Washington…Olympic Game Farm vs. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Brown Bear Up Close

At the beginning of the year, I committed to “having an adventure every month”.  Some have been near; some have been far.  But, to date I haven’t missed a month (ok…June might have been a bit of a miss, but Continue reading Comparing Animal Parks in Washington…Olympic Game Farm vs. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Starting from Scratch

The Motorhome Tire

When I decided to go on an adventure every month this year, I had no idea that after five months I’d be walking through one of life’s biggest adventures with my parents.  I mentioned in a previous post, about Being Continue reading Starting from Scratch

There is more to Portland, Oregon than Roses

Pioneer Courthouse in Downtown Portland

Portland, Oregon’s nickname is “The City of Roses”, but there is so much more than just roses in Portland.  During my recent trip the roses were not in bloom yet, but I did make the obligatory trip to the International Continue reading There is more to Portland, Oregon than Roses

The Sights, Smells, Sounds, Tastes, and People of the Portland Saturday Market

Tulips at Portland Saturday Market

Located at 108 W Burnside, Portland Saturday Market was a must experience event.  I remembered visiting the market in 1998, when I moved to Washington State.  This past weekend, nearly 14 years later, marked my second visit.  One thing was Continue reading The Sights, Smells, Sounds, Tastes, and People of the Portland Saturday Market

Ghost Tour of Seattle

Seattle Building at Night

The month of March is nearly over and I know everyone is eagerly awaiting my Adventure of the Month post…or not. In either case, this might be a major let down. I know it was for me. A while back Continue reading Ghost Tour of Seattle

What does Adventure mean to you?

An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity. –Google’s definition My definition is less ‘hazardous’.  My definition is something that you don’t do every day.  This allows me to find Adventure in a lot of different areas of my Continue reading What does Adventure mean to you?

January 2012 Adventure of the Month

When I decided to take on ‘Adventure of the Month’ for 2012, I wanted to prove to myself and to others that you don’t have to spend a lot of money and travel long distances for adventure.  I’m like everyone Continue reading January 2012 Adventure of the Month

Seattle Aquarium and Pike’s Place Market

The third day of ‘Tour Seattle’ is now complete and as expected it didn’t go as expected, but we still had fun through the teeth-chattering cold.  The initial plan was the Seattle Aquarium and a one-hour Harbor Cruise.  I sure Continue reading Seattle Aquarium and Pike’s Place Market