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Savoring the Adventure
Mikaela Judd, Editor
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reminiscent of one I took
earlier this year to Lake
Serene, and it seemed like
you see on the cover of this
the perfect topper for an
issue? Well, it’s not where I am
issue that’s all about adven-
ture. This is a topic that’s
right this second. But boy, do I
near and dear to my heart,
wish it were.
especially because it’s one
I have become passionate
about later in my life — a
I spend the vast majority of my days in
reality I explore in my feature piece,
front of a computer — confined by the
“When the Mountains Call” (page 36).
length of my power cord. But I crave the
What I particularly enjoy about this
chance to get out and explore whenev-
issue’s articles is that they dive deep
er time allows. I love being on a trail,
into embracing a place, like Lisette
trekking up mountains, through valleys,
Wolter-McKinley did in her article,
and along coastlines.
“Finding the Extraordinary” (page 48).
The hike on the cover is actually
She shares openly about how the west-
HAT AMAZING, SUN-KISSED HIKE
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ern side of Vancouver Island had been
a bit of a letdown when she and her
husband honeymooned there years ago.
(She’d dreamed of a tropical getaway.)
But that upon their return, she discov-
ered a new sense of appreciation for
the destination’s relaxing beauty. I love
the sense of reflection she instills, and I
plan to carry it with me during my own
adventures this fall and winter.
Because whether I’m taking a bucket
list worthy tugboat fishing trip in Alaska
(page 54) or getting lost in Vancouver’s
living maze (page 22), I want to take
a moment and really savor my sur-
roundings. In today’s modern age of
cellphones, data plans, and laptops, we
so often get caught up in shuffling from
one meeting to the next that we forget
to slow down.
That slowing down is one of the
things I love most about seaplane travel.
It forces you to wait. To pause. Because
you’re not in control of arrival and de-
parture times. In reality, the pilots aren’t
really either. Mother Nature often has a
thing or two to say about flight times.
If you’re looking for a unique way to
spend a slow travel moment, consider
a visit to Material Wit on Orcas Island
(page 29). Owned and operated by Orcas
Island jewelry artist, Jessie Morrow, the
shop offers a healthy dose of functional
beauty, with a pleasantly refreshing side
of fun. It’s everything you’d want in an
island experience, right down to the
craftswoman herself occasionally work-
ing away while you peruse her wares.
Or perhaps when you have a few
extra minutes you’ll want to sample a
few more pastries (page 26) or take a
pre-flight walk with your fur baby (page
25). Really, it’s hard to go wrong — as
long as you let yourself be fully present
in the moment and savor the adventure
at hand.