From Europe to The Evergreen State Our Stay in Vancouver, WA A Relaxing Start to Our US Adventure We flew back from the Netherlands on March 20th, 2024, and landed smoothly in Portland, Oregon. Our wonderful son and baby grandson picked us up at the airport. After a quick grocery shopping stop, we headed to […]
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A Hike on the Lacamas Heritage Trail Our Stay in Vancouver, WA Escaping into the beauty of Washington’s Lacamas Heritage Trail With spring in the air, we laced up our hiking shoes, eager to kick off our 2024 outdoor adventures back home in the USA. We chose a local hiking adventure we had visited before,
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Hitting The Road Again! Our Stay in Spokane, WA 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
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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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