Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area Our Stay in West Seattle, WA The Dry Side of Olympic NP It was the third time we visited Olympic National Park. Over the years, we’ve been to the Hoh River area with its huge trees twice. This was the first time we saw the rainshadow side of […]
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Saying Goodbye Our Stay at Lake Wenatchee, WA “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” ― Paulo Coelho A Bittersweet Goodbye! Time flies when you are having fun, even in COVID times. The cottage near Lake Wenatchee, WA, was our welcoming home from August 1st until August
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Hiking The Hidden Lake Our Stay at Lake Wenatchee, WA “Stay close to the serenity of a laketo meet your own peace of mind.” – Munia Khan Hidden Lake Trail Because of the expected heat, we stayed close and drove to the popular, short Hidden Lake trail on the other side of Lake Wenatchee. After
Twin Lakes Hike Our Stay in Lake Wenatchee, WA “Life is Better at The Lake.” Twin Lakes We hiked this trail twice, on August 11th and August 16th. The first time, we missed the hatching building and the second lake by 0,2 miles! The last part of the trail was overgrown, and the markers could
Dirty Face Peak Our Stay in Lake Wenatchee, WA Dirty Face Peak On August 8th, we dared to hike the “Dirty Face”. This was a brutal climb, four miles up, with an elevation gain of 3,943 ft. We ended up in the clouds, so we didn’t get the 360 degrees panorama view. “How did this
Lake Wenatchee, WA Our Stay in Lake Wenatchee, WA Lake Wenatchee (State Park) Lake Wenatchee, carved by a glacier thousands of years ago, is located only a few hundred yards away from the cottage across the street. The water and beaches were not accessible due to beautiful houses along the shore, each with its own
A New Adventure Is Calling! Our Stay in Lake Wenatchee, WA Moving Day! Our last day in our apartment in Hillsboro, Oregon. I am excited it is moving day! The day started very early because I woke up lying on the hard ground early in the morning. My air mattress had given up on me!
Whenever we visit our sons in Seattle, we drive by Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River. We never planned to visit, but after after reading an article in the AAA magazine, our curiosity was piqued. Surprisingly, Vancouver started in 1824, it is the oldest city in Washington State, and is therefore steeped with history!
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Whenever we visit our sons in Seattle, we drive by Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River. We never planned to visit, but after after reading an article in the AAA magazine, our curiosity was piqued. Surprisingly, Vancouver started in 1824, it is the oldest city in Washington State, and is therefore steeped with history!
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