If you've been following our journey, you know that our passion has always been helping people become healthier, stronger, and happier. Today, we're excited to officially welcome you to Iron Pine Health—the next chapter in that journey. We're opening both a telehealth and in-person clinic because we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible, and centered around you. Too often, people feel rushed through appointments or struggle to get in to see their provider when the

Sometimes you sign up for a race because it looks fun. Sometimes you sign up because the medal is cool. And sometimes you sign up because it's close to home and think, "How hard can it be?" Spoiler alert: those are usually the races that humble you the most. The Paiute Meadows 30K was one of those races. My husband and I originally signed up because we wanted to support our local running community. We had heard great things about the race organizers and figured it would be a

Let's talk about GLP-1s. By now, most of us know someone who is taking one. Maybe it's Wegovy. Maybe it's Zepbound. Maybe it's Mounjaro. Maybe it's your neighbor, your coworker, your cousin, or the person who suddenly lost 50 pounds and claims they "haven't changed a thing." As someone who has been on a GLP-1 since 2023, I wanted to share my experience—the good, the bad, and the "why is my body doing this?" moments. I'll also share some of the information I discuss with patie

Alright, fellow wanderlusters and shutterbugs, listen up! If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your globe-trotting escapades and camera-clicking obsession into a full-blown travel blog that makes people stop scrolling and actually read (gasp!), you’re in the right place. I’m here to spill the beans on how to create a travel and photography blog that’s as addictive as your favorite Netflix binge and as eye-catching as that perfect sunset shot you nailed last summer. Silver Lake,

We are still training consistently. While we do take one to two rest days per week, we are now following a structured routine that includes strength training every other day with running in between. My husband and I do different workouts based on our individual needs, but we follow the same overall schedule, which helps keep us both accountable. I am still using the Runna app to build and guide my training program. I’ve adjusted my plan to include one full rest day per week,

Sometimes a lake feels like a secret gift from nature—and Juniper Lake is one of those places. My family and I try to visit every year, but life (and wildfires) has made that a little harder recently. If you follow my blog, you know I often talk about the devastation caused by the Dixie Fire in 2021 . Sadly, Juniper Lake wasn’t spared. Located within Lassen Volcanic National Park , Juniper Lake is not accessible from the park’s two main entrances. Instead, you’ll have to do

Lake Almanor is one of the most popular lakes in Lassen and Plumas counties—beloved by locals and a must-visit spot for travelers. With its sheer size, there’s no way to see it all in one trip! My family’s favorite hangout is near Rocky Point and the Plumas Pines area. Sony 6700 with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens, ISO 100, focal length 50mm, aperture f/5.6, shutter speed 1/400 sec. 📍 How to Get There: 🚗 From Reno, NV : About 170 miles (3 hours) 🚗 From Chico, CA : About

Silver Lake in 2025 four years after the Dixie Fire Have you ever been to a lake that feels small, cozy, and surrounded by the cutest little cabins? That’s Silver Lake in Lassen National Forest. A few years ago, these cabins were nearly lost in the Dixie Fire , so seeing them still standing today feels like a miracle. That said, the scars of the fire are still visible around the lake, and you’ll often spot locals working hard on brush cleanup. These two photos are taken from

Review of Walker Lake, Lassen County Sometimes one lake just isn’t enough. That was the case for us the other day—we started at Crater Lake (aka my “Baby Crater”), but quickly found ourselves lake-hopping to Walker Lake when my son got the fishing bug. 🎣 Crater Lake – Where Are the Fish? My son had his fishing pole ready, but rumor had it Crater Lake might not actually have fish. Later, some locals told me that fish do exist there—but they’re way down deep. Either way, my

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Snow, Sulfur & a Whole Lotta Burnt Trees Because nothing says “spring hike” like... surprise snowbanks and the lingering scent of egg salad left out too long. Have you ever stood somewhere so jaw-droppingly beautiful it made you gasp — and then you looked around and went, “Oh wow… this place has been through it ”? Welcome to Lassen Volcanic National Park , where Mother Nature’s beauty and fury go on awkward double dates and still somehow make it