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If Washington had a go-to-spot for agates this would be it. Washougal River is a gravel bed of glory with more agates than you can shake a stick at. Everything was sublime until it wasn't. Poor Maple was met by injury and we had to call it a day earlier than we had hoped. Check out our finds!

This was our first time proper rockhounding. We brought the sledge-hammer and pick axe out and hammered away at piles of zeolite-bearing basalt. The results were astounding!

After a long hiking hiatus we landed on the Salmon river in Mt Hood. The trail was filled with lush green trees, vibrant moss, and an abundant variety of mushrooms. To our surprise there were many agates as well. We hope you enjoy!

If you are looking for a great place to find agates on the Oregon coast then Bob's Creek won't disappoint. Throw in the stunning tide pools and bio diversity - starfish, crabs, anemones - and Bob's Creek is a must visit! Bob's Creek: 10/10 Strawberry Hill: 3/10

Megan, Maple, and I made a day trip south to the Del Norte Redwoods to explore the unique, historic trees that have been growing in the PNW for several hundreds of years. These coastal Redwoods are unparalleled in their size. Standing amongst the Old Growth is a surreal experience that invites new perspective to Earth's natural beauty.

Maple, Megan, and I explore Southern Oregon in a much needed break from work. We stayed 3 nights in Gold Beach with high hopes of finding agates. This is the first of two - maybe three? - videos because there's too much awesome to fit into just one video.

Capturing the moment is both a reminder to be present and a call to make memories. Fall is only here for a brief time. Megan collects a few Fall leaves around the neighborhood before coming home to paint them. Take a moment to enjoy this video and learn more about what makes Megan...Megan!

Maple shows off her skateboard skills. Fall shows off the beautiful leaves. Megan and Brad show off their ability to follow a cookbook recipe. Plus, we have big news to share with a surprise guest appearance which will be a game changer for sure! For those of you who make it to the end, you won't want to miss our bloopers.

A perfectly picked leafy environment sets the stage for our apple adventures. Oh yeah, there’s also a bonus spontaneous pumpkin patch pit stop for good measure.

Overcast skies and a light drizzle were today’s forecast, but nonetheless we were not deterred. Maple least of all. Today’s adventures brought us back to the PNW coast. This time we explored the eternally scenic Oceanside beach where we uncovered lost jewels of the ocean…Agates!

North of Oregon’s wildfire epicenter we are seeing firsthand the hazardous effects of ash and smoke. Prior to the wildfire outbreak, we were south near Salem at Calapooia River agate hunting and enjoying the beautiful weather. Be sure to catch Brad’s epic fail. He falls and ends up completely submerged with the GoPro. Meanwhile Meg finds her largest agate to date.

Sundays usually begin with coffee and a trip to the FarMar (Farmers Market). And on this Sunday, Megan starts a new water color painting inspired by agates from the coast.

Meg and I had the morning off. What better way to spend the morning than at a local breakfast cafe that also doubles as a plant nursery.

Back at it again the crew adventures out west to the Oregon coast. On today’s agenda, agate hunting and enjoying the PNW beach.

Slow Summer Days