Category Archives: Places

Large Escapades Above the Little Stones

Posted on August 20, 2025 by TheJessicaness

August has been an abrupt month. Caleb’s foot is feeling better now that he’s not hiking in the California desert and though we try to get into a routine here in Missoula, while we wait for PCT Days in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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Tiny Excursions Under the Big Sky

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TheJessicaness

We packed up, on a Monday afternoon, for our first trip to Jake’s family cabin near Trout Creek, and brought the kids. These teens might seem doom and gloom when living in their rooms, but escaping to the countryside, where … Continue reading →

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Day 37 – Hello Kennedy Meadows

Posted on June 30, 2025 by TheJessicaness

We leave the motel early to drive to a version of Discount Tire (meaning each location has a variation on their name so they don’t have to honor their nationwide warranty, even in the same state). If a company offers … Continue reading →

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Day 26 – Southbound for a Day

Posted on June 19, 2025 by TheJessicaness

When we decided to section hike, we still wanted to help our new trail family complete as many miles as they could. For this reason, there can be a lot of planning that goes into making sure people are where … Continue reading →

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Day Twenty – Friday the 13th

Posted on June 13, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Rachel is up and on her way to hike to McDonald’s at 5am, road-walking included, when a car alarm wakes me. Trailer Park is on the phone and Gert is sleeping in. Caleb has coffee, and Ravi is looking for … Continue reading →

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