#weloveourpubliclands

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It was warmer than I anticipated, I will need at least a week to see most of the things that attack’s 0my interest in Mudeungsan National Park. Another rewarding experience in my journey. #mudeungsannationalpark #gwangju #lovekorea #hikingthroughlife #weloveourpubliclands #lovenature (at Mudeungsan National Park)

[hichikehoc]

1. Volunteer for causes I care about: 18 hours (goal: 25). 2. Camp under the stars: 9 days (goal: 12). 3. Finish more books, cover to cover: 5 books, 6 pending -_-; (goal: 12). 4. Reduce landfill waste: established new zero-waste routines (yay), but did not complete Plastic Free July. :( As 2017 draws to a close, I've been feeling an unusual amount of angst about not meeting my new year's resolutions. Maybe it's because we have a racist sexist climate change denier running the country. Or maybe it's because our public lands are under seige. Maybe it's because I moved up here for the opportunity to make a difference for students of color in a beautiful rural community and I constantly question if I am doing enough for them. Am I doing my best job? Am I living my best life? I've never felt more urgency to do more, care more, fight more. I've never felt more limited as a single individual to make the world different from what it is. This work is hard on the heart, but the *only* choice is to keep at it. And so, my dear ones, here's to strength, solidarity, & change in the new year. #yearinreview #endofyearreflections #2017resolutions #resist #zerowastegoals #weloveourpubliclands #edizhook #portangeles #olympicpeninsula #pnw #sunsets (at Ediz Hook)

[orbiplex]

It was another good hike today, a sunny day, a warm spring day. There’s a lot to see here, will never be bored. #gwangju #lakehike #weloveourpubliclands #lovekorea #heavenlyhikes (at Gwangju, South Korea)

[orbiplex]

Today I enjoyed this beautiful trail, a good place to meditate and burn some calories. #beautifulkorea #gwanju #inlovewithnature #trailofbeauty #weloveourpubliclands (at Gwangju, South Korea)

[orbiplex]

Take me to rivers, Take me to the lakes Take me to the mountains Take me to the trees Take me to nature #glacierwa #mtbakerskiarea #heathermeadows #hwy524 #weloveourpubliclands (at Glacier, Washington)

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Mt. Baker ski area. #weloveourpubliclands #mtbakerskiarea #mtbaker #artistpointofview #artistpoint #lovenature #snowshoeing (at Mt. Baker Ski Area)

[orbiplex]

It’s still very cold this time of the year, but this place is beautiful, the peacefulness of the ocean, the gentle sounds of the birds, the wind, all creating a wonderful atmosphere for enjoying a good hike. #whidbeyisland #fortcasey #fortcaseystatepark #pugetsoundlife #weloveourpubliclands #lovingnature #coupeville (at Fort Casey State Park)

[orbiplex]

Christmas Day, I woke up to this splendid show of winter wonderland. Enjoy your day and and have holly jolly Christmas. 🎄✨#hollyjollychristmas #merrychristmas #lovingchristmas #weloveourpubliclands #homesweethome (at Mukilteo, Washington)

[orbiplex]

Merry Christmas 🎄 #merrychristmas #deceptionfalls #highway2 #skycomish #weloveourpubliclands (at Deception Falls)

[orbiplex]

I never get tired of these ice caves. There is always something new here, forever changing, forever grand, forever beautiful. A thunderous avalanche greeted us on this occasion, a reminder of how fragile we are, a reminder of how transient life is. #icecaves #barenature #bigfouricecaves #bigfour #mountainloop #weloveourpubliclands #snowqualmienationalforest (at Big Four Ice Caves)

[hichikehoc]

We live in a society where anything you desire can reach your doorstep within two days. From your office chair, you can visit streets in the most far off places. When you spend too much time in civilization, space & distance start to compress in your mind. The world is a pin cushion of destinations. The sun is small enough to blot out with your thumb. I find that being outdoors is good for my hubris. The distance of 15 miles suddenly feels like a whole day's project. The wind and heat and rain can mean the difference between failure & success. A little dirt path can become the hardest thing I've had to do in months. It's good to be reminded of your smallness sometimes. For all our ambitions, we are still just made of flesh and sinew and blood. #archesnationalpark #doublearches #moab #utah #weloveourpubliclands #optoutside #hiking #trails #travel @archesnps (at Arches National Park)

[orbiplex]

Concrete and Steel meets nature. Deception Pass Bridge, Whidbey Island. #deceptionpass #deceptionpassbridge #unitedoutside #weloveourpubliclands #whidbeyisland #lovingnature #lovingnaturesbeauty (at Whidbey Island)

[orbiplex]

Another one of those beautiful hiking days. In love with nature. #inlovewithnature #lovingnature #weloveourpubliclands #explorerfalls #explorerfallstrail (at Camp Edward)

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Deep blue skies, almost a strange phenomenon in this area. After all, this is near Seattle; not a place known for sunny or clear skies. It was a beautiful day; I went hiking, snowshoes required, there was a lot of powder snow. #mtbakerskiarea #mtbaker #weloveourpubliclands #powdersnow #lovenature #demingwashington #mtshuksan (at Mt. Baker Ski Area)

[orbiplex]

A delicious husky big dawg hamburger, one of the pack-12 burgers included in the menu at the lodge sports grille in Mukilteo. #thelodgesportsgrille #pac12burger #mukilteofood #mukilteo #welovemukilteo #weloveourpubliclands #pac12food (at The Lodge Sports Grille - Mukilteo)