Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small Opening

Today I decided to not only see the glow worms at Waitomo, but to do it in a very adventurous way.  There are several options…a boat ride, cave tubing, abseiling & waterfalls, and abseiling (a dry adventure).  I opted for Continue reading Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Trying Something New…Encaustic Painting

Encaustic Painting

Yesterday I stepped outside my artistic comfort zone. I purchased a painting voucher from Living Social a couple of months ago.  After that I didn’t think much else about it until yesterday.  Before the class started my friend and I Continue reading Trying Something New…Encaustic Painting

Adventure Doesn’t Always Have To Be Risky

Finished Pots 2

I do not consider myself an artsy person, so I surprised myself when I decided to take advantage of a recent Living Social deal.  What was I about to do?  Pottery…and not just the “paint a pot” kind of pottery…it Continue reading Adventure Doesn’t Always Have To Be Risky

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

Lord Hills Park in Monroe, Washington

Green Berries

When I heard that this week’s theme for FriFotos, on Twitter, was green I immediately thought of a hike we did at Lord Hills Park near Monroe, Washington last summer.  If you are in the area, definitely check it out (at the Continue reading Lord Hills Park in Monroe, Washington

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

EMP, Pacific Science Center, Space Needle

Day two of ‘Tour Seattle’ was a winter wonderland and included the Experience Music Project, the Space Needle, and the Pacific Science Center.  All three places were threatening to close early due to the weather.  I’m so glad they all Continue reading EMP, Pacific Science Center, Space Needle

Museum of Flight

Today was day one of ‘Tour Seattle’ and it included a visit to the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field.  I’ll admit this was not on my bucket list, and even after going there it didn’t get added.  The quality Continue reading Museum of Flight