Incredible hiking trails up at Beacon Rock State Park along the Columbia River Gorge. I went there to climb Beacon Rock itself, but the trails were closed. However, it was a blessing in disguise, because the mountains north of the gorge are simply breathtaking. #washingtonexplored
McClellan Overlook 😲
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There’s nothing like a hike through the woods in the crisp Autumn air. Chancing upon a playground for the kids? So much the better! #washingtonexplored
Two of my favorite skyscrapers in the Emerald City in one shot. Achievement unlocked!
I’ve always driven up to Seattle, but this time I took the train. Was it worth it?
Also some grand views of the Puget Sound, Seattle Public Library, King Street Station, and other Emerald City highlights. Plus a vlog-related mishap at my hotel! :0
Season 3, Episode 9
Essential Life with Jared is a vlog series all about adventure in Portland & the Pacific Northwest combined with the philosophy of essentialism. It’s about finding your own way and never walking somebody else’s path. It’s about living a creative life that’s most meaningful to you.
📺 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Here you go!
🎵 Thanks to Epidemic Sound for the background music.
Might be stormy on the outside but I’m sunny on the inside. Appreciating this opportunity to ideate while enjoying the stellar vibes of #seattle. #washingtonexplored
The area around Mt. St. Helens is known for being…the area around Mt. St. Helens, but just exploring the Lewis River and various reservoirs along the way, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking.
On my last day in Seattle, I strolled across the campus of University of Washington, and oh wow was that a magical experience! Hear me geek out over the amazing architecture and dream-like walking paths, plus additional thoughts on the nearby shopping district of University Village.
Season 3, Episode 6
Essential Life with Jared is a vlog series all about Portland, the Pacific Northwest, and the philosophy of essentialism. It’s about finding your own way and never walking somebody else’s path. It’s about living a life that’s most meaningful to you.
Thanks to Epidemic Sound for the background music.
Top vloggers who have reached the pinnacles of their career tell us not to obsess over views and relative performance over time and other metrics of “success” in their creative field. But that got me thinking: what SHOULD we obsess over? How do we know we’re crushing it as content creators? What should success look like?
Here are my four measures of success—they’re by no means the only ones possible, but I believe they’ll serve you well no matter what you’re making as a content creator.
If you’re pushing hard on all four points, good for you! You’re well on your way to becoming a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious creator. =)
Season 3, Episode 5
Essential Life with Jared is a vlog series all about Portland, the Pacific Northwest, and the philosophy of essentialism. It’s about finding your own way and never walking somebody else’s path. It’s about living a life that’s most meaningful to you.
Thanks to Epidemic Sound for the background music.
I had no idea Vancouver Lake was so beautiful. A must-see destination, especially for families.
#washingtonexplored
I did something totally stupid…I accidentally erased my iMac hard drive which had a full edit of this video. Luckily I recovered the raw footage, so this is my SECOND attempt at putting a vlog episode together. I visited Bothell, WA — the place my mom wrote a piece of Celtic music for entitled “The Woods of Bothell” — as well as the way cool Gasworks Park in Seattle.
Listen to The Woods of Bothell:
Season 2, Episode 10
Essential Life with Jared is a vlog series all about Portland, the Pacific Northwest, and the philosophy of essentialism. It’s about finding your own way and never walking somebody else’s path. It’s about living a life that’s most meaningful to you.
Thanks to Epidemic Sound for the background music.
#seattle #washingtonexplored #vlog
A gorgeous view of the #seattle waterfront from near Pike Place Market. #washingtonexplored
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