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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · 22d

Not saying much these days on the internet. Still trying to make time for nature and also working a lot

A trail meandering through forest canopy with the sun streaming through
Pinnacle Peak
King County Park

A stellar jay posed on a moss covered branch amid the other mossy evergreen canopies as dappled light filters through
Baker Lake

Two people paddleboarding on a bright blue lake
The child standing up and striking a silly pose
In the background above the forest Mount Baker looms large surrounded by a lightly clouded sunny sky
Baker Lake

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Jul 10

Got to adventure with my new toy this weekend - my first full suspension and also my first carbon fiber bike. After riding hard tails so long it does take some getting used to.

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Jul 2

Timeline cleanse
Some recent adventures that reminded me that joy still matters especially when things are difficult

The forest is a healing place

Visiting a waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest as a detour on a mountain bike ride.

I went hiking in Baker Snoqualmie National Forest - no destination in mind. Here the quiet of the forest surrounding the trail was very peaceful.

The Bogachiel rain forest has a lot of little camping spots tucked away along the river. We set up camp in a beautiful stand of birch trees, surrounded by white bark swaying in the breeze.

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Jun 28

Finally pulled the trigger and ordered my first full suspension mountain bike. My nether parts are going to thank me next time I hit the singletrack.

Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Jun 11

At least the flowers from my yard are pretty 😍

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · Jun 7

Coming up next Saturday—a week from tomorrow.

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · May 28

Obviously the Centennial trail. It's great for bike based brewery hopping. They used to have a brewery passport thing too

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · May 17

Fuck yeah! 5 calls in action

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · May 12

Explored some different bike trails today - the Foothills Trail and the Carbon River Trail. It was good to be in the saddle again

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · May 8

....wow......

Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Apr 4

I like the motorbike one best

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Apr 3

I find myself day dreaming about running away to Portugal.....

A colorful shot of the Pena Palace in Sintra Portugal, a mix of styles and add ons painted in an array of colors

Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Mar 27

I'm a Weiner!

#smashputt

Person playing putt putt with their body in a giant hot dog cut out

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Mar 26

Beers with coozies in the bike bag and a whole lotta city parks.

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Mar 24

They were always degenerate goblins

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Mar 24

Big villain energy

Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Mar 22

This is what it looks like when you enter Chaac's realm.

Maya history is fascinating

Child's skull from a sacrifice to bring rain to the Maya suffering in a drought. Forehead flattening indicates the child was royalty

Deep inside Barton Creek Cave the stalactites limit access because the reach into the water

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Beth aka Hoodie @bethabus.bsky.social · Mar 22

The view as you enter a cave via canoe into the Mayan underworld and a place of human sacrifice

Barton Creek Cave Cayo District Belize

Make sure you have high clearance and all wheel drive to get there