Two Visits to Seattle, WA
Two Visits to Seattle, WA Washington August & September 2020 xx xx xx August 30, 2020 6.49 mi 2:17:28 hrs 68 °F September 21, 2020 6.02 mi 2.88 mi 61-64 °F
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Washington
Home Away From Home: Our Vancouver, WA Stay
From Europe to The Evergreen State Washington March 2024 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 our home
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A Hike on the Lacamas Heritage Trail
A Hike on the Lacamas Heritage Trail Washington March 2024 & November 2019 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
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Our Airbnb in Spokane
Hitting The Road Again! Washington July 2023 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
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Dishman Hills Conservation Area-Spokane-WA
Dishman Hills Conservation Area Iller Creek Hike Washington July 2023 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
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Mount Spokane State Park
Mount Spokane State Park Washington July 2023 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,
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A Day in Coeur d’Alene, ID
A Day Exploring Idaho’s Natural & Historic Gems Whil Staying in Spokane, WA July 2023 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
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Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA
Riverside State Park Washington July 2023 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
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Strolling Around in Downtown Spokane, WA
Strolling Around in Spokane, WA Washington July 2023 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
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Airbnb Roosevelt Ridge Retreat
Airbnb Roosevelt Ridge Retreat Washington July 2023 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 magnificent view
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