Pam Portland, novelist and blogger
@pamportland.org
Fifty states in the rear view mirror and
Hundreds of blog posts ahead of me.
Find my real-life adventures and my #OnTheForest novels at PamPortland.org
Hundreds of blog posts ahead of me.
Find my real-life adventures and my #OnTheForest novels at PamPortland.org
I feel you.
January 30, 2026 at 2:59 AM
I feel you.
It really started when his dog, Spot, died.
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 AM
It really started when his dog, Spot, died.
A10: #ParkChat In my past life, I dealt with a lot of crowds. I hate ‘em. But I know this: At what point do you stop someone and say, “You can’t come in.”? For those of us who can avoid the crowds, let’s do that. For those who can’t, I don’t think it’s fair to turn people away.
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM
A10: #ParkChat In my past life, I dealt with a lot of crowds. I hate ‘em. But I know this: At what point do you stop someone and say, “You can’t come in.”? For those of us who can avoid the crowds, let’s do that. For those who can’t, I don’t think it’s fair to turn people away.
A5: #ParkChat Oddly, I’ve twice been at the point of no return and kept going, but both of them were while driving to my campsite. My legs aren’t that persistent, though.
January 29, 2026 at 2:29 AM
A5: #ParkChat Oddly, I’ve twice been at the point of no return and kept going, but both of them were while driving to my campsite. My legs aren’t that persistent, though.
A4: #ParkChat Yes, several times. Never once was I in danger, but sometimes they moved in much more quickly than I expected. Once I tent camped in a thunderstorm and my pup was NOT happy.
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 AM
A4: #ParkChat Yes, several times. Never once was I in danger, but sometimes they moved in much more quickly than I expected. Once I tent camped in a thunderstorm and my pup was NOT happy.
A3: #ParkChat I once ran into an older couple near the Tail of the Dragon who had no cell service and had no idea where they were going. Guess who has her handy dandy atlas with her. Always be prepared.
January 29, 2026 at 2:17 AM
A3: #ParkChat I once ran into an older couple near the Tail of the Dragon who had no cell service and had no idea where they were going. Guess who has her handy dandy atlas with her. Always be prepared.
A2: Similarly, I started to teach myself how to use a compass to know how to navigate without my phone.
January 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
A2: Similarly, I started to teach myself how to use a compass to know how to navigate without my phone.
Wasn’t this Quibbe, or something like that, from 2020?
January 28, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Wasn’t this Quibbe, or something like that, from 2020?
I love the drive through Malibu Canyon. I’m so glad this didn’t happen.
January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I love the drive through Malibu Canyon. I’m so glad this didn’t happen.
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If you're looking for a happy little timeline cleanse, check out my wholesome, family-friendly, educational comics! #writestuff
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 AM
If you're looking for a happy little timeline cleanse, check out my wholesome, family-friendly, educational comics! #writestuff
The WiFi was giving out as the #WriteStuff hour went on.
January 28, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The WiFi was giving out as the #WriteStuff hour went on.