My trail runner, mountain climbing, and fellow yogi had a special bond with her dog, Bailey. It was a kind of friendship and bond that only one can understand if you are a pet parent. One filled with unconditional love, respect for one another, mountain hikes and adventures, and that quick look over and you know exactly what they are thinking. That kind of love. As a dog mom myself, it always hurts my heart to know that one-day these beautiful souls leave this planet. But they leave each one of us with memories, ones that we will hold in our hearts fur-ever and ever.

washington, pet portraits, family portraitsHelen SchuckersOctober 18, 2020portland photographer, family

The Enchantments

The Pacific Northwest Summers are absolutely incredible. Although we get only four months of consistent sunshine, those four months seem to make up for the rest of the year. My husband and I told ourselves that this Summer, we would spend more time backpacking in the wilderness areas of Washington. On the top of that list was the Enchantments.

washington, the great outdoors, adventure, hiking, travel and trip planning, protecting public landsHelen SchuckersAugust 14, 2019adventureComment

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