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{Rockin’ the Rockies} ★ A Social Media Road Show ★

Jun 292013

Overall-Map

July 3 – 21st

After four months of analyzing maps and making reservations for some of the most awesome outdoor adventures while pinpointing hidden gem restaurants, our summer road trip is finally here. FINALLY.

I have 18 days away from corporate America. E I G H T E E N. I can hardly believe it.

And I can hardly wait.

The map above will give you an idea of the places we’ll be going. Everyday will be full of adventure and delicious food from some pretty amazing restaurants as well as my silver Airstream kitchen (I’m really excited to explore and discover the local markets along our way).

There will also be a {GRAND FINALE} experience in Livingston, MT at the end of our trip (!!).

If you follow us on {Instagram} you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re up to. I’ll also be sharing pictures on {Facebook} too. Once we get back home I will go through all of my photos and create detailed posts here on J5MM covering everything we’ve experienced. There will be many posts I am sure of that.

So for now, I wish you and your loved ones a happy summer and hope that it is filled with wonderful adventures :)

Please follow us on {INSTAGRAM} xoxo

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~ Monica ♥

In Seek of a Food Beach ★

Airstream Kitchen, Clamming & Crabbing, Dinner, Great Campsites, Olympic Peninsula 4 Responses »

Jun 192013

When we were driving home from our Memorial Day Weekend Olympic Peninsula Loop — this RV park (called Rest-A-While RV Park) caught my eye and I made a note of it. It looked really cute and was located right on the water. Very pretty. When the following Friday rolled around, we left after I got off work to come and check it out. We made it in time for sunset.

The following morning was so relaxing as we were in no hurry to do anything but wait for the tide to go out to gather clams and oysters. I prepared breakfast and coffee while the boys went for a walk. Oliver decided to stay with me and continue snoozing away :) Continue reading »

★ {Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 4: Fort Worden ★

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Jun 132013

It was our last night glamping with our Airstream at Fort Worden State Park. Around 2 am we awoke to winds howling and rain pouring down. I’m glad we were smart and put the awning up before going to bed. Have you ever had to put your awning up in the middle of the night because of strong winds and heavy rain? Not a pleasant experience, that’s for sure.

While the boys slept in, I took Oliver for a walk up to Fort Worden to get an up close and personal look at the historic buildings and also get a feel for where the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman,” was filmed. I also thought about those crepes I would make for the boys when they woke up . . . Continue reading »

{Throwback Thursday} An Airstream Fly Fishing Adventure with Troutwater

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Jun 132013

The sun was shining, the wild flowers were in bloom and we were on our way with Airstream in tow to a beautiful, remote area along the Cle Elum river for some fly fishing. The great people of Troutwater were our guides and we felt so lucky to be able to have joined them. Jim, Tom, Jason and Amber — what a GREAT group of people! Not only because they are such a pleasure to be with, but because of their extreme knowledge about about fly fishing.

We had such an amazing time and memories to last a lifetime. If you are ever in the area, give Troutwater a call. Oh, did I mention they prepare a riverside picnic? Complete with grilled salmon, wine and chocolate dipped strawberries? Bon Appetit and happy fishing! Troutwater can be reached here and ask for Jim!

★ {Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 3: Rialto Beach & Fort Worden ★

Airstream Kitchen, Beachcombing, Dinner, Hiking, Olympic Peninsula, Surfing 4 Responses »

Jun 112013

It was day three of our Olympic Peninsula Loop which meant, two more days before returning back to reality of corporate America (insert sad face). We enjoyed a breakfast of chocolate croissants, coffee and hot cocoa. With maps spread out over our morning table we began analyzing how our day would be spent.

“Can we go to the beach mommy?” B asks me pointing to Rialto Beach on the map . . .

Hubby and I looked at each other — “Yes! Let’s do that.”

And off we went . . .

{Throwback Thursday} It was all about the wildlife and the clams ♥

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Jun 062013

You can spend an eternity in the San Juan Islands and it still would not give you enough time to discover everything these magical islands have to offer. As we continue our spring trips and postings here on J5MM I would like to share with where we were this time, last year :)

This weekend we are heading to Hood Canal to stay at a really cute RV park called, “Rest a While” where we are hoping to get some clams that I can cook for dinner. Part 3 of our Olympic Peninsula Loop is also coming soon — hopefully tomorrow!

{Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 2: Ruby Beach & Hoh Rainforest

Airstream Kitchen, Beachcombing, Hiking, National & State Parks, Olympic Peninsula, Surfing 4 Responses »

Jun 042013

Airstream trailer road trip and glamping around the Olympic National Park

Day two takes us north from beautiful Pacific Beach State Park to a day full of beach explorations, rainforest discoveries and settling into our new campsite.

Olympic Peninsula Loop Day 2 with our Airstream

Have a look at our beautiful Washington Coast. With miles upon miles of undeveloped land, it is easy to sink in the vast beauty that is found here. For me, this rest stop was special as I was really able to feel like I was “away from it all.” Continue reading »