Following the Lewis River! Washington A Scenic Drive to Mount St. Helens Volcanic National Monument. We drove to Mount St. Helens Volcanic National Monument. We never got a chance to visit the actual monument. A thick layer of snow covered the main road as we approached our destination. We wanted to avoid getting stuck with […]
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The Falls at East Fork Lewis River Washington The East Fork Lewis River is well-known for featuring beautiful waterfalls. We explored three well-known and easily accessible waterfalls: Sunset Falls, Moulton Falls, and Lucia Falls. The Moulton Falls Did Not Dissappoint! The first fall we visited, the Moulton Falls, did not disappoint. It is a beautiful
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Our Airbnb & Downtown Yacolt Washington Driving to and Checking-in! The cottage in Yacolt was warm and welcoming. The owners lived close by; still, we had enough privacy. We enjoyed our new home after unpacking and covering everything with our sheets. Hemmes also settled quickly and seemed to love his new home. Tue, March 2,
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Checking Out Already! Washington February 2021 Checking Out Already! I noticed this morning that Spring is in the air. Trees and bushes are beginning to bloom. I love all seasons – also Winter – but after a few months of chilly weather, I do welcome Spring and higher temperatures. . Today, we are checking out!
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A Stormy Day in Westport, WA Washington February 2021 A Bright Blue Stormy Day in Westport! A bright blue stormy day in Westport! The Pacific was wild, and giant waves crashed against the shore and poured over the sea wall! We were glad we wore raincoats; otherwise, we would have been soaked. We had lunch
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Olympic NP – Hoh River Forest Washington February 2021 An Enchanting Escape to the Hoh Rain Forest A visit to the Olympic National Park is a worthwhile endeavor. We had the pleasure of exploring the Hoh Rain Forest with our sons back in August 2009. The Hoh Rain Forest trail is short yet enchanting, decorated
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Several Walks Along Grayland’s Beach Washington February 2021 It’s Wonderful to Be Back! We landed Saturday, February 20th, at SeaTac after a smooth flight without any delays. Our cat Hemmes behaved perfectly during the long flight. Our DIL picked us up at the airport. It felt great to see and hug her again. We couldn’t
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West Seattle, WA, and Lincoln Park, WA Washington State September 2020 West Seattle and Lincoln Park We continued our travels to West Seattle, WA, on the west coast. Our Airbnb was located in the small Fauntleroy neighborhood, considered one of the finest places to live in Washington State. We couldn’t agree more. We loved our
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Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area Washington State September 2020 The Dry Side of Olympic NP It was the third time we visited Olympic National Park. Over the years, we’ve been to the Hoh River area with its huge trees twice. This was the first time we saw the rainshadow side of the park.
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Saying Goodbye Washington State August 2020 A Bittersweet Goodbye! Time flies when you are having fun, even in COVID times. The cottage near Lake Wenatchee, WA, was our welcoming home from August 1st until August 29th, 2020. Our cats loved having a yard again to lay outside in the warm sun! Or they chased mice
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