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Category: Editor’s Letter

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Physically Distant and Filled with Love | explore:NW

Mikaela Judd October 23, 2020

In the last few months, I’ve traveled a lot. Just not in the way I expected.

I’ve gone miles upon miles over dirt paths and gravel roads. With my 26-pound (and growing) 10-month-old, I’ve stomped through mud puddles and creeks. We’ve clamored over fallen trees, spent many an afternoon crawling through the grass, and often enjoyed physically distant visits with the neighbors.

explore:NW Summer 2020
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Relishing the Bright Moments | explore:NW

Mikaela Judd August 18, 2020

As I write this, it’s been four months of physical distancing. I mourn those we’ve lost and grieve for those separated from loved ones, who lost their jobs, and who shut down their businesses. All things considered, my little family of four (husband, 8-month-old, and fur baby) has been holding up all too well (hello guilt!) in our country home.

mikaela explore:NW spring 2020
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Seeing with Fresh Eyes | explore:NW

Mikaela Judd May 19, 2020

Ever since I was a girl, I’ve been a passionate explorer, and I love working on a magazine that fully embraces this pastime. In my “Seeing with Fresh Eyes | explore:NW”

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Savoring the Adventure | explore:NW

Mikaela Judd August 29, 2019

That amazing, sun-kissed hike you see on the cover of this issue? Well, it’s not where I am right this second. But boy, do I “Savoring the Adventure | explore:NW”

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Explore Like a Local | explore:NW

Mikaela Judd June 20, 2019

I remember the summer before I started my business — before I had a husband and a house and a 100-pound fur baby to care “Explore Like a Local | explore:NW”

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Savoring Every Moment with Adaptable Adventuring

Mikaela Judd August 27, 2018 No Comments

I’m the sort of person who wants to pack as much into a day as possible. I practiced the mantra ‘Work Hard — Play Hard’ “Savoring Every Moment with Adaptable Adventuring”

Mikaela Cowles explore:NW
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A Celebration of Firsts (and Seconds)

Mikaela Judd August 9, 2018 No Comments

A few years back, I climbed into a seaplane for the first time. The 10-passenger de Havilland Otter met our group at a private dock “A Celebration of Firsts (and Seconds)”

Mikaela Judd
Hey y'all, I'm Mikaela!
I'm a Seattle-based freelance writer passionate about spreading joy.

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