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Gwyn and Ami We're Gwyn and Ami, and we're your guides to the Pacific Northwest and BEYOND! We're based in Spokane, Washington.

We're a couple that shares USA travel inspiration, bucket list hikes, photography, and fun weekend itineraries.

10/07/2026

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📍 Drift Creek Falls Suspension Bridge | Lincoln City, Oregon Coast

Looking for an easy waterfall hike on the Oregon Coast? The Drift Creek Falls Suspension Bridge is one of the most unique hikes near Lincoln City, Oregon, taking you across a wooden suspension bridge with an incredible bird’s-eye view of Drift Creek Falls. 🌲💦

The hike continues down to the base of the waterfall, too. Just be prepared for slippery conditions near the falls because of the mist!

🥾 Trail: Drift Creek Suspension Bridge and Waterfall AllTrails
📏 Distance: 3.2 miles round trip
🏔️ Elevation gain: 492 feet
📍 Location: Near Lincoln City, Oregon
🎟️ Parking: NW Forest Pass, America the Beautiful Pass, or payment at the on-site kiosk
🚽 Restroom: Pit toilet at the trailhead

⚠️ Trail tip: There is no cell service at the trailhead, so download your trail map before you go and arrive prepared for an offline adventure!

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10/07/2026

Limited edition fudge bars from Stumptown Coffee x Honey Mama’s? Say less! (ad) 🍁☕️

PORTLAND’S HOT FALL DROP ⬇️

Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Honey Mama's | Superfood Fudge & Protein Bars just released a new limited edition Cold Brew Crunch Chocolate Fudge Bar collab that’s bursting with decadent coconut, cocoa, and cold brew flavor! It’s the perfect treat for cozy fall days in the Pacific Northwest. ☕️

We took ours for a hike in Hoyt Arboretum in Forest Park in Portland, Oregon. The fall colors are starting to peak, so GO NOW for the best views. I recommend the Bristlecone Pine Trail and Maple Trail for the best colors right now. 🍁

You can grab a limited edition Stumptown Coffee x Honey Mama’s fudge bar at New Seasons Market or any Stumptown cafe location, while supplies last. Get them before they’re gone! ✨

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10/05/2026

The LOST section of Yosemite?! 🏔️

Most people don’t know that Yosemite National Park used to be WAY bigger than it is today. 🌲

When Yosemite became a national park in 1890, it protected more than 1,500 square miles of land.

But in 1905, Yosemite’s boundaries were redrawn, significantly shrinking the park. Mining, logging, and grazing interests pressured the federal government to shrink the park’s boundaries in order to subject to resource development.

Today, Yosemite covers about 1,187 square miles.

This history matters because we’re facing a similar fight over our public lands right now!

The current federal government is proposing to repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 60 MILLION ACRES of our National Forests.

If those protections are removed, millions of acres of previously protected roadless forests will become more vulnerable to logging, mining oil extraction, road building, and other development.

Tuesday, October 6 is the LAST DAY to submit a public comment!

Comment “ROADLESS RULE” and I’ll send you the direct link to leave a public comment in support of the Roadless Rule!!

If you care about keeping our public lands wild and accessible for future generations, now is the time to speak up.

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10/05/2026

The LOST section of Yosemite?! 🏔️

Most people don’t know that Yosemite National Park used to be WAY bigger than it is today. 🌲

When Yosemite became a national park in 1890, it protected more than 1,500 square miles of land.

But in 1905, Yosemite’s boundaries were redrawn, significantly shrinking the park. Mining, logging, and grazing interests pressured the federal government to shrink the park’s boundaries in order to subject to resource development.

Today, Yosemite covers about 1,187 square miles.

This history matters because we’re facing a similar fight over our public lands right now!

The current federal government is proposing to repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 60 MILLION ACRES of our National Forests.

If those protections are removed, millions of acres of previously protected roadless forests will become more vulnerable to logging, mining oil extraction, road building, and other development.

Tuesday, October 6 is the LAST DAY to submit a public comment!

Comment “ROADLESS RULE” and I’ll send you the direct link to leave a public comment in support of the Roadless Rule!!

If you care about keeping our public lands wild and accessible for future generations, now is the time to speak up.

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10/04/2026

Literally what is wrong with people… 😡

Yesterday we were on a hike and we came across this absolute mess in a forest service bathroom… 🌲

🧻 Toilet paper EVERYWHERE (including TP COVERED in p*e!!)
🐶 Bags of dog p**p tossed in the corner
🐣 DIRTY diapers on the floor

Like, your mom isn’t here to pick up after you?! Don’t be such an irresponsible slob!! Some poor Forest Service Ranger is going to have to pick up this disgusting mess. It’s not fair to them, OR to other public lands users. 🏔️

It’s not hard. It’s your responsibility to pack out your trash (these bathrooms don’t have bins for a reason…), and to put toilet paper in the toilet. When you recreate, ALWAYS follow Leave No Trace principles. 🛑

Be a good person to the environment, our public land, AND to our forest service rangers. 🧡

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10/01/2026

ICONIC Fall festival in Washington! 🍂

🦀 Dungeness Crab Festival
📍 Port Angeles, WA

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From October 9th through 11th, 2026 downtown Port Angeles, Washington transforms into a seafood lover’s dream celebrating one of the most iconic seafoods in the Pacific Northwest… Dungeness Crab!

Here’s why you need it on your fall bucket list ⤵️

🦀 Fresh, locally harvested Dungeness crab shucked, cooked & served on-site
🍷 B**r & w**e garden
🎶 Live music & entertainment all weekend
🎨 75+ local vendors featuring art, crafts, and regional goods
🌅 Stunning waterfront views as the sun sets over the Olympic Peninsula

🍴 Want the full experience? Snag a Crab Dinner ticket, which includes a whole Dungeness crab + sides! Tickets can be purchased online in advance (recommended ✅) or in person at the festival.

🌧 Admission is FREE (rain or shine)!

What’s your favorite way to enjoy crab? (I love crab cakes!) 🦀🍷

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09/29/2026

The most spectacular moonrise!! 🌕

📍 Maple Pass, North Cascades in Washington

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Last year (2025) we hiked Maple Pass at sunset to see the famous golden larches. As we started our descent to the trailhead I saw a glimmer of light over the mountains in the distance and realized it was the full moon rising!! ✨🌕🌲

I was in absolute awe that we got to see the moonrise in such a beautiful spot! 🍁

SAFETY TIP: If hiking in the Cascades in fall, ALWAYS pack appropriate gear for winter conditions! The weather can start clear and turn snowy in just a few minutes in these mountains. BE SAFE! ❄️

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09/28/2026

ANCIENT fossils in Glacier National Park! 🦴 🏔️

📍 Grinnell Glacier Trail

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Did you know that Glacier National Park has fossils that are over 1.5 BILLION years old?! And you can see them up close!

Stromatolites were ancient lifeforms that once dominated shallow seas WAYYY before the age of the dinosaurs, mammals, birds, and insects. 🦴

You can now find stromatolite fossils scattered around the park, but my favorite fossils are along the Grinnell Glacier Trail. It’s wild to think that these fossils were once at sea level, but through geologic processes got pushed to the top of the Rocky Mountains, and have since been polished smooth by the glaciers that once carved these mountains. That’s some WILD geology! 😳

Here are the trail details 🧡⤵️

✨ Trail: Grinnell Glacier Trail
🥾 Distance: 10 miles (round trip)
⛰️ Elevation gain: 2,041
🐻 Note that this trail commonly has grizzly bears! We saw two, which thankfully had zero interest in us, but we always carry two cans of Counter Assault Bear Spray bear spray just in case!

Let me know the coolest fossil you’ve ever seen! 👇🏼✨

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