About

Heather Cyrus
Pacific Northwest Native
Lived nearly my whole life in Oregon
Currently residing in Portland, Oregon

Thanks for visiting my site! I was raised to appreciate and enjoy the natural world. My passion for the environment and studying environmental justice, ecotourism, green design, renewable energy, green cities, biodiversity, and biology led me to achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies.

My knack for event planning, community organizing, and media communications led me to pursue a degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations.

My two degrees from the University of Oregon dovetail nicely, providing me the tools to play my part in protecting natural areas in a constantly changing world of communications. I believe strongly in environmental education, and communicating the beauty and necessity of local stewardship. Being a mother is a daily reminder of the importance to lead by example for our younger generations. I strive to do all I can in my daily activities to make healthy choices for my community and family.

This site started out as a way to capture observational snapshots, often my own experiences being a mother, teacher and life-long student. In the past 5 years, it has morphed into a platform to share my outdoor adventures. My favorite place has always been in the wilderness, and I love archiving these moments to share tips and ideas to fellow readers. It also aids my memory so I can revisit these magical times as the years go on.
I warmly welcome comments and encourage continuous dialogue. Thank you for joining me!

2021 Life Update:
The past few years I’ve found myself busy with a toddler / preschooler (yes, I’m a mother times two now), sending my older “kiddo” off to college, and working a full-time job, so I haven’t carved out the time to write much. However, I had an amazing opportunity to backpack the entire state of Oregon last summer (2020) on the Pacific Crest Trail (all 455 miles), and I’m sharing my adventure now. You can start with Day 1: Here

Interested in my career transition amidst Covid and the changing dynamics of communication? Check out this post from June 2020.

2025 Life Update:
I’m back full throttle in the Events world, working for a small local business in Portland, Oregon. All our clients are non-profits, which I love, and many are in the sustainability, eco realm. On a personal level, I’ve become a bit obsessed with trail running – so you might see me out there!

2026 Life Update:
With the deep federal budget cuts to many of our non-profit clients last year, I was laid off from both of my positions recently, so I’m looking for new employment opportunities. Good news for this site, with a little extra time on my hands, I can hopefully add some long-overdue adventure posts – stay tuned!

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