Portland Japanese Garden Our Stay in West Linn, OR Finally Visiting Portland Japanese Garden I started the day by completing a 5k in Tryon State Park. It had been a while since I was able to run 3 miles. I am glad I did; it feels good to get the heart rate up again. I […]
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area Our Stay in West Linn, OR A Preserve in The Middle of the City! 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
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Checking Out! Today Is Moving Day! Our Stay in West Linn, OR Driving from Yacolt, WA, to West Linn, OR Checking out! 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. However, we found something closer to our
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Following the Lewis River! Our Stay in Yacolt, WA 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
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Sunset Falls & Downtown Yacolt Our Stay in Yacolt, WA Visiting Sunset Falls & Downtown Yacolt Today, we started with a hike in Sunset Falls Park to view the last of the three falls in the area. Although the fall was beautiful, the trail was a little short. So, after lunch at home, we walked
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A Short Walk in Lucia Falls Park Our Stay in Yacolt, WA A Short Walk in Lucia Falls Park Although it was drizzling, we went to Lucia Falls Park to stretch our legs. Since we were the only visitors, the green park felt serene. The Lucia Falls is dramatic, creating powerful rolling waves along huge
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Hiking at The Moulton Waterfalls Our Stay in Yacolt, WA The Moulton Falls Did Not Dissappoint! I love waterfalls, their sound, and their energy. You can visit three along the East Fork Lewis River here in the area. The first one, Moulton Falls, did not disappoint. It is a beautiful fall with deep teal-blue water.
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Driving to Yacolt, WA Our Stay in Yacolt, WA “Home is Where One Starts From.” – T.S. Eliot Driving to and Checking-in! The cottage in Yacolt is lovely. The owners live close by; still, we have enough privacy. After unpacking and covering everything with our sheets, we enjoyed our new home. Hemmes also settled quickly
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Checking Out Already! Our Stay in Grayland, WA 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
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A Stormy Day in Westport, WA Our Stay in Grayland, WA “The Beauty of Waves” 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
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