Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Oregon Oregon’s High Desert We accidentally made a road trip in Oregon’s high desert. We started in Burns after filling the car with gas. We wanted to visit the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, so we took Oregon Route 78, which looked promising on the paper map. However, with less than six […]
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Hitting The Road Again! Washington Hitting The Road Again! We were early birds! We had a long day with driving ahead! So, at 7 a.m., we walked to the Centennial Trail for the last time to take pictures of our running route the previous week: along the Spokane River and through the quiet neighborhood. Just
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Dishman Hills Conservation Area Iller Creek Hike Washington 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 to protect the hills
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Mount Spokane State Park Washington 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. Blooming meadows, evergreen forests,
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A Day Exploring Idaho’s Natural & Historic Gems Idaho Mineral Ridge, A View Worth the Climb July 20, 2023 2.83 mi 1:20:52 hrs 81°F While staying in Spokane, we decided to cross the border for an Idaho adventure, embracing nature and culture in Coeur d’Alene. We started our visit in “The heart of Alene” with
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Riverside State Park Washington 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 formation, a bowl, and
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Strolling Around in Spokane, WA Washington 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 multiple times.Winding alongside the
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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 Washington 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 unexpected detour. We and
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Roundtrip Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Washington 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. The Scenic Sherman Pass
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