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When the World’s on Fire — Be a Sequoia

When the World’s on Fire — Be a Sequoia

by Pat McCaw | Oct 2, 2025 | Pat's Chat, sequoia, Travel, Uncategorized

I’m happiest on a forest trail inhaling the pine-scented air and wandering aimlessly. When a breeze rustles the overhead leaves and  squirrels zip around in the undergrowth, a sense of peace settles upon me. Every time I hike in nature, I swear I’m ready...
Olympic National Park: 8-day Itinerary with Trails, Accommodations, and Sights

Olympic National Park: 8-day Itinerary with Trails, Accommodations, and Sights

by Pat McCaw | Jun 26, 2024 | Pat's Chat, Travel, Travel tips

I return from every national park thinking it was the best one…and I’ve done it again. Olympic National Park (ONP) in Washington state brought out my inner geek. So many ecosystems in one place! There are mountains, rainforests, and beaches with tidepools....
Our Utah Vacation – Visiting the Big 5 National Parks

Our Utah Vacation – Visiting the Big 5 National Parks

by Pat McCaw | Feb 17, 2023 | Pat's Chat, Travel, Travel tips, Uncategorized

I’m always planning the next trip… We’re off to Antigua for Spring Break, lake time at the Ozarks this summer, and Canada fishing in the fall. Work hard to play hard! Our Utah vacation to the Big 5 National Parks ranks among our best trips. Prior to...
Travel Tips When Vacation Planning | Reduce the Stress and Maximize the Fun

Travel Tips When Vacation Planning | Reduce the Stress and Maximize the Fun

by Pat McCaw | Jul 21, 2022 | Pat's Chat, Travel, Travel tips, Uncategorized

Take Time to Travel! Life is too short, and the world awaits with an endless supply of unique and jaw-dropping sites to see. So – get out there! I’m here to share travel tips to make vacation planning easier.  I get through each workday if I have a future...
Getting Away – Finding What’s Important: Daytona Beach

Getting Away – Finding What’s Important: Daytona Beach

by Pat McCaw | Mar 17, 2019 | Pat's Chat, Travel

Vacation has a way of clearing out the muck swirling in your brain to filter your thoughts. Doesn’t matter where I go . . . getting away is all that matters. Recently my family traveled to Daytona Beach Florida and spent the days on the beach without a plan or...

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