Back in February we met some friends from MN for some hiking. They were here for a visit to check the area out and decide if this was a place they wanted to move. Sam and I shared our experience with such a big move and how it has changed our lives! Of course we also talked up how amazing …

Getting the kids their own kayaks or paddle boards is something Sam and I have been talking about doing at some point in the future. The kids enjoy riding on the stand up paddle boards with us but there will come a point where they will need their own! We were fortunate enough to be gifted a kayak for Odin …

Camping season is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited!! A few months ago we booked several trips. We enjoy going to state parks which means you need to book your spot several months in advance (if you plan to camp on the weekend). To kick off the season we chose to check out Cape Disappointment State Park! It …

It is hard to believe we have lived here long enough to have annual traditions! Last year we made the trip to Skagit Valley to visit the Tulip fields and made our first blog post about it: https://www.nocaresmountainair.com/2018/04/tulip-festival/ Right away Sam and I both commented how we thought his mom would absolutely love it! So this year we decided to …

Snowmageddon is the nickname given by the locals that refers to the crazy snow storm that hit Kitsap County and all of Western Washington this month! It started out as a joke as most of us thought the news was being a little ridiculous with their snow prediction! This part of Western WA only gets snow a few times per …