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Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area

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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Hidden Lake WA

Hiking The Hidden Lake Washington 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 mirroring

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From Ghost Town to Alpine Wonderland, Leavenworth’s Happy Ending

From Ghost Town to Alpine Wonderland, Leavenworth’s Happy Ending Washington August 2020 Leavenworth, The Living Fairy Tale Our first glimpse of Leavenworth, Washington, was during a road trip in August 2009. Back then, we only had an hour or two to stroll around before continuing our journey to our next destination. I still remember how

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Lake Wenatchee

Lake Wenatchee, WA Washington August 2020 Lake Wenatchee (State Park) Lake Wenatchee, carved by a glacier thousands of years ago, is located only a few hundred yards away from the cottage across the street. The water and beaches were not accessible due to beautiful houses along the shore, each with its own “private, no trespassing

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Washington 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 Pacific

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