Life of Larisa or LOL

Our O'ahu weather hasn't been the greatest.  Rain, clouds, wind...they have kept us off the beach and off the trails the past couple weeks.  On a recent Saturday we found ourselves across the island, in what seemed like the one area that was less cloudy, less rainy, and less windy...so we both hiked and beached in the same general area at Bellows Air Force Base. Our choice in beaches varies according to the age of our kids at the time, the height of the waves, if it's rained recently, and if we are wanting to use our stand up paddle board or not.  There's lots that goes into factoring a beach outing for us...and for me, the main thing that helps in my decision making process? What is good to eat and hike nearby. Bellows Loop Trail met all the requirements needing to be met for me and my boys.  The trail is close to one of their favorite beaches, the trail is not long or rigorous, and it is close to some of the most delicious vegan food you can find on is...

Although we have been home from our snowy, cold, Washington adventure for almost a month now, I  still keep thinking about all the sights we were able to see and pack into our two week vacation.  The final adventure of our recent mainland trip was to Snoqualmie Falls.  This was one of the only things on my "we have to do" list.  We saved it until our last full day before flying home to O'ahu.   That phrase saving the best for last definitely applies here.  As obsessed with hiking as I am, I am equally obsessed with television.  If I'm not hiking (or blogging about hiking), then you can find me catching up on my favorite shows on my DVR or Netflix.  One of those favorites is Twin Peaks (the original, not the recent reboot).  As a fan of the show and as a fan of hiking, our trip to Snoqualmie Falls was the perfect place to visit, as it included both a small trail hike through forrest and along the river with the end point bei...