Portland Japanese Garden Oregon March 2021 Finally Visiting Portland Japanese Garden Although we lived in the area for almost two years, we had never visited the Portland Japanese Garden. And since it is mentioned as one of the things you must do in Portland, we checked if it was open and ordered tickets online for […]
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area Oregon March 2021 Tryon Creek State Natural Area! Our current Airbnb is beautifully located in the West Linn Hills. However, the street in front of the home is not suited for running or walking. So, we went a couple of times to Tryon Creek State Natural Area to do our
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Our Stay in West Linn, OR Oregon March 2021 Driving from Yacolt, WA, to West Linn, OR Checking out and in! Today was moving day. We would have loved to stay longer in this Yacolt cottage, but the owners already had other renters for the upcoming period. Thankfully, we found something closer to our friends
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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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