Dishman Hills Conservation Area Iller Creek Hike Our Stay in Spokane, WA Dishman Hills Conservation Area in Spokane, WA Our last hike in Spokane before our travels continued. We went to The Dishman Hills Conservancy (DHC) to hike the moderately challenging Iller Creek Trail. A local conservationist, Tom Rogers, founded the DHC Hills in 1966 […]
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Mount Spokane State Park Our Stay in Spokane, WA Mount Spokane State Park We escaped the heat in Spokane, WA, and went hiking in Mount Spokane State Park. This state park is an hour’s drive northeast of Spokane! We followed the well-marked Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout Trail up to Quartz Mountain, a moderately challenging hike.
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Riverside State Park Our Stay in Spokane, WA A Beautiful Treasure in Spokane We went to Riverside State Park, located ten miles from downtown Spokane, WA. We combined parts of a few trails that the State Park offers. We started with the recommended Bowl and Pitcher Loop. At the overlook, we recognized the distinct rock
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Strolling Around in Spokane, WA Our Stay in Spokane, WA Spokane, A Hidden Gem of the Northwest! We traded rural landscapes for cityscapes, journeying from Rice, WA, to Spokane, WA, the second-largest city in eastern Washington bordering Idaho. Our conveniently located Airbnb allowed us to explore downtown Spokane’s highlights on foot, taking in the scenery
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Airbnb Roosevelt Ridge Retreat Our Stay in Rice, WA The Idyllic Roosevelt Ridge Retreat Although we read the description when we booked our new Airbnb stay, it was still a surprise when we actually arrived at the Roosevelt Ridge Retreat, our Airbnb in Rice, WA. This idyllic place exceeded all expectations. The cabin offered a
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Sherman Creek Point Loop Trail Our Stay in Rice, WA Sherman Creek Point Loop Trail We took a free ride with the Inchelium-Gifford Ferry across Lake Roosevelt. For 10 minutes with the Columbian Princess, we enjoyed the stunning view over the lake and the mountains. When we crossed the lake, we had to make an
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Roundtrip Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Our Stay in Rice, WA Taking a drive at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Sometimes, you have to drive to experience the grandeur and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. It’s quite a unique experience winding (what seems) endlessly through dense forests and getting spectacular views after each corner.
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Kettle Falls Trail & Saint Pauls Mission State Historic Site Our Stay in Rice, WA Kettle Falls Trail We visited the Kettle Falls area,; an area that has changed forever after 1941. The Kettle Falls got their English name because the rushing water had worn out large, kettle-shaped holes in the quartzite rocks. For thousands
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Little Pend Oreille NWR Our Stay in Rice, WA Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge After a long day of driving to our new Airbnb in Rice, WA, and then a day of jogging in the area, my hiking shoes started to miss me. So, I joined them, returning to the trails. The Mill Butte
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Our Airbnb in Glacier, WA Our Stay in Glacier, WA Thanking Our Quiet Lodge in Glacier. Hiking several trails in the stunning Mount Baker Wilderness or walking along the wild North Fork Nooksack River. Visiting striking Vancouver, BC, and cozy Bellingham, WA. We explored this breathtaking area intensively while we stayed in a quiet lodge
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