A Late Afternoon at the Washington State Capitol Washington September 2020 A Late Afternoon at the Washington State Capitol After a day exploring the wilderness of Olympic National Park, we still made a quick detour to stop by the Washington State Capitol grounds in Olympia. Before the evening settled in, we took our usual walk […]
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Saying Goodbye Washington August 2020 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 29th, 2020. Our cats loved having a yard again to lay outside in the warm sun! Or they chased mice and
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When a Steep Hike Turns Into a Climb Over Rocks near Poe Mountain Washington August 2020 Turning Back at Mile Six We started our day to reach the summit of Poe Mountain, but ended up turning back a few miles early to respect both the terrain and my limits. Setting off from Pheasant Creek Road,
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Hiking The Hidden Lake Washington August 2020 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 walking through cedars and ferns and sometimes climbing over massive logs, we reached the small, quiet, serene lake, silently mirroring
Twin Lakes Hikes Washington August 2020 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 have been more precise. So, the second time, we
Dirty Face Peak @ Lake Wenatchee, WA Washington August 2020 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
From Ghost Town to Alpine Wonderland, Leavenworth’s Happy Ending Washington August 2020 Leavenworth, The Living Fairy Tale Our first glimpse of Leavenworth, Washington, was during a road trip in August 2009. Back then, we only had an hour or two to stroll around before continuing our journey to our next destination. I still remember how
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Lake Wenatchee, WA Washington August 2020 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 “private, no trespassing
A New Adventure Is Calling! Washington July 2020 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! Thankfully, tonight I
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Washington July 2020 Stepping back in time at Fort Vancouver NHS After my first visit back in 2019, I always wanted to return to this fantastic place. Located on the north bank of the Columbia River in Vancouver, WA, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site gives a glimpse of the Pacific
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