Time for Hike-a-thon 2025

It is that time of year again when I start to plan my August around the WTA Hike-a-thon. It is the highlight of my summer raising money to support Washington Trails and getting out and staying active on the trails around my home and around the world!!  I hope I can count on all of you for support again this year. I know that things are tough right now, so don't worry if you cannot give BIG, any amount is welcomed. I always say, just give up your coffee order next week and send me $5 in the mail and that will be plenty.  

Checks should be made out to Washington Trails Association.

My address is PO Box 16131, Seattle, WA 98116

Here is the link to my fundraising page:

 https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/6481756

Thank You to everyone for helping out again this year!! 

Thanks to all my Hike-a-thon supporters!!

 

20 years ago in 2005 I participated in Hike-a-thon and 34 friends and family members helped me to raise $900!!

I love it that I have these letters from the WTA for several years that document my progress for Hike-a-thon each year. This year, I have to thank Judy Smith, Nancy Woods, Angele McQuade, Janet DeVries Naughton, Sharon Arkebauer, Laura Ruby, Barb Dembinski, Gretchen DeMulling, Cecilla Dessert, Mary Stevens, Yvette Zaepfel, and Becky Voges for donating before August even began! Many of you have been with me on this journey for the past 20 years and I so appreciate your loyalty to me and to the Washington State Trails! 

Remember, you can send Cash or Check made out to WTA to  Amanda Arkebauer PO Box 16131, Seattle, WA  98116  or visit the fundraising website    https://give.wta.org/fundraiser/6481756

Thank You so much for your support!!

Postcards 2025: Lisbon and beyond

I think we can agree that Lisbon, Portugal and Seattle, WA are two of my favorite places to spend my time!! And I was lucky to get San Francisco and Portland, OR layovers this month as well.  

Postcards 2025: Training in Dallas and other travels

Another Month of Seattle trips with some Lisbon and Amsterdam thrown in there too! And I had to spend a few days in Dallas for requalification training as a flight attendant. We go every year to refresh our skills, to make sure we can evacuate an aircraft and fight fires, provide first aid, de-escalate conflicts, and serve you drinks.

 

Postcards 2025: Virginia, Dublin and Bermuda!

 Well, we have established that I work a lot of Seattle trips in order to be home in Seattle. I also visit my sister in Virginia and every once and awhile I work an international trip. I also traveled to Toledo, Ohio this month for a Nancy Drew convention. 

Postcards 2025: Vacations and Work

 I spent quite a bit of time at home in Seattle this month! And I always have a vacation in March every year. For My Birthday, I was in Victoria, BC, Canada

Postcards 2025: Layovers and Visits with Family and Friends

 

In February, I spent time with friends and family in Poland and San Francisco in addition to my trips for work.