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Hidden Lake WA

Hiking The Hidden Lake Washington State August 2020 Hidden Lake Trail Because of the expected heat, we stayed close and drove to the popular, short Hidden Lake trail on the other side of Lake Wenatchee. After walking through cedars and ferns and sometimes climbing over massive logs, we reached the small, quiet, serene lake, silently […]

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Washington State July 2020 Stepping back in time at Fort Vancouver NHS After my first visit back in 2019, I always wanted to return to this fantastic place. Located on the north bank of the Columbia River in Vancouver, WA, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site gives a glimpse of the

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Southeast Portland

The Southeast Portland Area Oregon January 2020 On A Sunny Winter Saturday Morning … … we embarked on a few leisurely hikes through Southeast Portland’s most enchanting trails. Our journey began with the longest trail, the Bluff Trail at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, which offered amazing views of the Willamette River and its surrounding wetlands.

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Exploring The Green Oases in Portland’s Suburbs

Exploring The Green Oases in Portland’s Suburbs Oregon Portland’s Green Gems After a week of walking in the Hillsboro neighborhood close to home, hubby and I longed for a different scenery. So, despite the rain and clouds, we put on our hiking shoes and drove off to visit the green gems in Portland’s suburbs. Gabriel

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