I'm an old northwesterner, old enough to have grown up in Woodinville before it was 'wine country'. I love being outdoors, whether hiking or gardening. I've spent many years working in horticulture and have a special interest in the wildflowers I find on the trail. I'm not a very fast hiker, but I like a good tough, long hike. I'm married with 2 grown children, one hiker and one mtn biker. Since my husband is unable to hike much anymore, I hike with any friend willing to go.