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Home Away From Home: Our Vancouver, WA Stay
24Mar

Home Away From Home: Our Vancouver, WA Stay

From Europe to The Evergreen State Washington March 2024 A Relaxing Start to Our US…

A Hike on the Lacamas Heritage Trail
22Mar

A Hike on the Lacamas Heritage Trail

A Hike on the Lacamas Heritage Trail Washington March 2024, November 2019 Escaping into the…

Our Airbnb in Spokane
24Jul

Our Airbnb in Spokane

Hitting The Road Again! Washington Hitting The Road Again!​ We were early birds! We had…

Dishman Hills Conservation Area-Spokane-WA
23Jul

Dishman Hills Conservation Area-Spokane-WA

Dishman Hills Conservation Area Iller Creek Hike Washington Dishman Hills Conservation Area in Spokane, WA…

Mount Spokane State Park
22Jul

Mount Spokane State Park

Mount Spokane State Park Washington Mount Spokane State Park We escaped the heat in Spokane,…

A Day in Coeur d’Alene, ID
20Jul

A Day in Coeur d’Alene, ID

A Day Exploring Idaho’s Natural & Historic Gems Idaho Mineral Ridge, A View Worth the…

Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA
19Jul

Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA

Riverside State Park Washington A Beautiful Treasure in Spokane We went to Riverside State Park,…

Strolling Around in Downtown Spokane, WA
18Jul

Strolling Around in Downtown Spokane, WA

Strolling Around in Spokane, WA Washington Spokane, A Hidden Gem of the Northwest! We traded…

Airbnb Roosevelt Ridge Retreat
17Jul

Airbnb Roosevelt Ridge Retreat

Airbnb Roosevelt Ridge Retreat Our Stay in Rice, WA The Idyllic Roosevelt Ridge Retreat Although…

Hike Sherman Creek Point Loop Trail
16Jul

Hike Sherman Creek Point Loop Trail

Sherman Creek Point Loop Trail Washington Sherman Creek Point Loop Trail We took a free…

Roundtrip Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
14Jul

Roundtrip Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Roundtrip Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Washington Taking a drive at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation…

Kettle Falls Trail & Saint Pauls Mission State Historic Site
13Jul

Kettle Falls Trail & Saint Pauls Mission State Historic Site

Kettle Falls Trail & Saint Pauls Mission State Historic Site Washington Kettle Falls Trail We…

Little Pend Oreille NWR
12Jul

Little Pend Oreille NWR

Little Pend Oreille NWR Washington Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge After a long day…

Our Airbnb in Glacier, WA
10Jul

Our Airbnb in Glacier, WA

Our Airbnb in Glacier, WA Washington Thanking Our Quiet Lodge in Glacier. Hiking several trails…

North Fork Nooksack River
09Jul

North Fork Nooksack River

North Fork Nooksack River Washington North Fork Nooksack River​ At several spots along the Mount…

Visiting Mount Baker, The Great White Watcher
07Jul

Visiting Mount Baker, The Great White Watcher

Mount Baker, the “Great White Watcher” Washington Heather Meadows & Picture Lake We already admired…

Bellingham, WA
06Jul

Bellingham, WA

Bellingham, WA Washington Visiting Bellingham, WA We spent the day exploring Bellingham, WA, a coastal…

Vancouver, BC, Canada
04Jul

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver, BC, Canada Washington Visiting Vancouver, BC We went abroad to visit Vancouver, BC, a…

And Another Goodbye!
30Jun

And Another Goodbye!

Our Stay in Sedro-Woolley Washington Our Off-Grid Charming Airbnb in the Skagit Valley June 23,…

North Cascades National Park – Day 2
28Jun

North Cascades National Park – Day 2

North Cascades National Park – Day 2 Washington The Blue Lake Trail On our second…

San Juan Islands Scenic Drive
27Jun

San Juan Islands Scenic Drive

San Juan Islands Scenic Drive Washington A Day Trip to San Juan Island We went…

North Cascades National Park
25Jun

North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park Washington Hiking in North Cascades National Park We stayed in Sedro-Woolley,…

The Whidbey Scenic Isle Way
24Jun

The Whidbey Scenic Isle Way

The Whidbey Scenic Isle Way Washington A Scenic Roadtrip! Once in a while, we like…

Several Hikes and Walks in Eatonville, WA
23Jun

Several Hikes and Walks in Eatonville, WA

Several Hikes and Walks in Eatonville, WA Washington Exploring Eatonville, WA In June, rain at…

Mount Rainier National Park, WA – Day 3
22Jun

Mount Rainier National Park, WA – Day 3

Mount Rainier National Park Washington Mount Rainier National Park – Day 3​ Mount Rainier National…

Mount Rainier National Park, WA – Day 2
21Jun

Mount Rainier National Park, WA – Day 2

Mount Rainier National Park Washington Mount Rainier National Park – Day 2 Mount Rainier National…

Mount St. Helens NVM
17Jun

Mount St. Helens NVM

Several Hikes and Walks in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Washington Visiting Mount Saint…

Point Defiance Park & Fort Nisqually, Tacoma, WA
16Jun

Point Defiance Park & Fort Nisqually, Tacoma, WA

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum & Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA Washington A Day at…

Mount Rainier NP, WA – Day 1
15Jun

Mount Rainier NP, WA – Day 1

Mount Rainier National Park Washington Mount Rainier NP – Day 1 Saturday, March 30, 2019…

Nisqually State Park, WA
14Jun

Nisqually State Park, WA

Nisqually State Park, Eatonville, WA Washington A Short Hike in Nisqually State Park After a…

Time to Say Goodbye Again!
13Jun

Time to Say Goodbye Again!

Time to Say Goodbye Again! Oregon The Fox Chase Flat The past week, our home…

Our Wonderful Stay In West Linn, OR
09Mar

Our Wonderful Stay In West Linn, OR

Our Stay in West Linn, OR Oregon March 2021 Driving from Yacolt, WA, to West…

Following the Lewis River
08Mar

Following the Lewis River

Following the Lewis River! Washington A Scenic Drive to Mount St. Helens Volcanic National Monument.…

The Falls at  East Fork Lewis River in Washington State
07Mar

The Falls at East Fork Lewis River in Washington State

The Falls at East Fork Lewis River Washington The East Fork Lewis River is well-known…

Our Airbnb & Downtown Yacolt
06Mar

Our Airbnb & Downtown Yacolt

Our Airbnb & Downtown Yacolt Washington Driving to and Checking-in! The cottage in Yacolt was…

We were back at it! Hubby, our traveling cat Hemmes, and I started our 2021 travels in Grayland, WA, last year,  and we now we were ready to gather new, unforgettable experiences!

Checking Out Already!
28Feb

Checking Out Already!

Checking Out Already! Washington February 2021 Checking Out Already! I noticed this morning that Spring…

A Stormy Day in Westport, WA.
26Feb

A Stormy Day in Westport, WA.

A Stormy Day in Westport, WA Washington February 2021 A Bright Blue Stormy Day in…

Olympic NP – Hoh River Forest
24Feb

Olympic NP – Hoh River Forest

Olympic NP – Hoh River Forest Washington February 2021 An Enchanting Escape to the Hoh…

Several Walks Along Grayland Beach
21Feb

Several Walks Along Grayland Beach

Several Walks Along Grayland’s Beach Washington February 2021 It’s Wonderful to Be Back! We landed…

In September 2020, we stayed in West Seattle’s popular Fauntleroy neighborhood for three weeks. From here, we walked to and visited Lincoln Park, our kids in Auburn, Seattle Downtown, and of course National Park Olympia.
West Seattle, WA, and Lincoln Park, WA
22Sep

West Seattle, WA, and Lincoln Park, WA

West Seattle, WA, and Lincoln Park, WA Washington State September 2020 West Seattle and Lincoln…

Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area
03Sep

Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area

Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area Washington State September 2020 The Dry Side of…

We have been busy the last few weeks. Climbing, hiking, walking, swimming, and wine drinking. Here is an overview of our adventures in this mesmerizing area of Washington!

Saying Goodbye to Our Cute Cottage
29Aug

Saying Goodbye to Our Cute Cottage

Saying Goodbye Washington State August 2020 A Bittersweet Goodbye! Time flies when you are having…

Hidden Lake WA
19Aug

Hidden Lake WA

Hiking The Hidden Lake Washington State August 2020 Hidden Lake Trail Because of the expected…

Twin Lakes Hike
16Aug

Twin Lakes Hike

Twin Lakes Hikes Washington State August 2020 Twin Lakes We hiked this trail twice, on…

Dirty Face Peak
08Aug

Dirty Face Peak

Dirty Face Peak @ Lake Wenatchee, WA Washington State August 2020 Dirty Face Peak On…

Lake Wenatchee
01Aug

Lake Wenatchee

Lake Wenatchee, WA Washington State August 2020 Lake Wenatchee (State Park) Lake Wenatchee, carved by…

Moving Day!
31Jul

Moving Day!

A New Adventure Is Calling! Washington State July 2020 Moving Day! Our last day in…

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