In the late 1960s the neighborhood of Frontier Heights was established and so was this park. It must have been quite a park for it’s time, but by the 1990s things began to go downhill. As kids, my siblings and I referred to it as “Dog Poop Acres” because so many dog owners of the…
Author: Liz Duncan
Hi, I’m Liz! Thank you for your interest in this pretty rad blog my sister and I have created. Sandy is the 1st born of our sibling quartet and I am the baby. Hardly a baby, though, at 33 years old. However, at heart I am still 8 years old and full of wonder.
Nature has been an outlet for me starting at a very young age. We grew up alongside the Skykomish and Snohomish rivers- hiking, fishing and camping in the North and Central cascades. At home we raised livestock and grew corn. This outdoorsy, country life is the epitome of what makes a good, down to earth, bonafide PNW girl (at least I think so!). It’s difficult to not have an adventurous spirit when you’re lucky enough to be born in a magical place like this.
As an adult, I’ve still found comfort in the country life. I live in a cabin along the banks of the North Fork Stillaguamish river, right at the toes of the almighty Whitehorse Mountain. My humble home is shared with my dear husband (Charlie), 16 year old daughter (Makayla) and 12 year old lab (Angel). Life is quiet and good up here and I enjoy being so close to my beloved trails.
My personal goal with this blog is to have a so to say keepsake box to hold all my treasures. I say treasures because I strive to live a life where I value experiences over possessions. My adventures shape me and make me wiser. Something a brand new set of wheels or 3 story house in the city just can’t deliver to me. Also, I’m excited to be writing again and to have a project with my dear sister. I also hope that whomever is reading this right now will find light hearted entertainment as well as useful information in our posts. Thank you for joining our journey!
The Lake Stevens Community Park
Out in the backwoods of Lake Stevens sits a very important park to the Lake Stevens Junior Athletics Association (LSJAA). Back in 1996 they helped pave the way toward purchasing the land which used to be an old homestead. Dreams of a ball field were alive and underway. The fields are now called the Gary…
The Outback Kangaroo Farm
The Outback Kangaroo Farm offers such a unique experience in a beautiful, off the beaten path setting. I took my nieces there last summer and it has proved to be a lasting memory. Well worth the drive and entrance fee. When you get to the Farm you will see a picnic area, a super cool…
East Sauk River Bar Trail
Wow, just wow! Exploring this section of the Sauk River is an experience that will stay with you and keep you longing to come back. There is just so much beauty to take in and it calls to you from every which direction. Getting there isn’t too difficult either. You follow the Old Growth Reserve…
Morgantown Park
If you are an introvert like I am then you will especially love this park in Snohomish, Wa. Not a lot of people know about it and it certainly packs a lot of punch. We had the whole place to ourselves today and had a blast exploring it. The majority of the park is gated…
Saddle Rock Trail, Wenatchee
Saddle Rock is well worth the climb as the views from its summit are pure perfection. It captures the entire essence of what Wenatchee, Wa is all about. If this city is your destination, then this hike is an absolute must! The jaunt up is gradual enough, but it gets steeper as you go. You…
Daiso “The Japanese Dollar Store”
I typically prefer to promote locally owned businesses here in the PNW, but this one is absolutely noteworthy. Daiso is a Japanese based company (est. 1972) that exhibits as a high end dollar store. Most items, in fact, are $1.50 each. Some $4 or more. With 3,000 stores worldwide, 7 of those are in Western…
Old Growth Reserve Trail
Photo credit Charlie Duncan Photography The Old Growth Reserve Trail is located in an area outside of Darrington called Sauk Prairie. Once Home to the Sauk Suiattle Tribe. To experience this hidden treasure is like traveling to a mythical land. The greenery is like no other. First you will barely fit your vehicle off the…
“Disappointment Pond”
I made a rediscovery today that my brother and I had found a long, long time ago. It’s a pond that sits in a newish (at the time) development somewhere on the hill at 20th Street in Lake Stevens. I’d tell you how to get there, but I think it’s best that this weathered beauty…
The Living Room Coffee House
Is it a “hole in the wall” you are after or something “quaint?” This coffee shop I discovered in Marysville, Wa will charm you right from the start with its country comfort style and friendly staff. It was a rainy Northwest day and I wanted to go somewhere cozy to draw pictures and chat with…
Miller’s Pond and the O.K. Mill
This has certainly been my most difficult research project yet, but one dear to my heart. My grandparents lived out on a homestead just a few miles away and us grandkids found lots of adventure around Miller’s Pond. The pond was once an alive and thriving community in the early 1900s and now you wouldn’t…
Lake Tye Park
Lake Tye is one of those places I hate to like. It was completely man made while homes were built in tight rows beside it. It’s not really my perfect scenario for getting out in nature, but there is just something about it that keeps me coming back. The park itself is 64 acres while…