Octopus Tree Brings Surprises
We were taking a little hike to see the Octopus Tree. We didn’t really know what to expect and were anxious to get a glimpse of this wonder of God’s creation. When the…
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Flat Makes a New Friend
It’s not often that Flat meets someone like himself: a “travel buddy.” But in Astoria, Oregon, Flat did just that. From its great height of 125 feet, visitors can climb…
This Must Be Vancouver… but Which One?
Did you ever lose track of where you were and what day is was? Trips like this can make that happen! Friday, August 30, we left Victoria (the capital of British…
Far From Home
While we were at Fort Langley, two of the docents sang this song for us. Nette said this was one of the songs that was sung during the gold rush period. It struck a…
A Look Back After Seven Months!
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been away from Tennessee for over seven months. I intended to write a reflection on the first six months, but we were so busy in August…
Ferries, Castles, and Gardens
When would a 39-room castle seem to be small? The answer to that question will come in just a moment. But first, let me tell you that after we left Seattle, WA, we…
Definitely NOT Sleepless in Seattle!
On our last day with Steve and Marie, we took both their minivan and our van across Puget Sound to Seattle on the Kingston to Edmonds ferry. Then we left our van at…
Visiting Steve and Marie, a Dream Come True
My “baby” brother Steve was born when I was thirteen years old, and the first thing he remembers about me was my high school graduation. When he told me that, I remember…
Sol Duc Falls
The hike was a .8 mile in through the Rainforest and, obviously, a .8 mile hike out to the parking area. But, the hike was well worth the trip for the view of the Sol…
So…This Is a Rainforest!
Imagine what your house and property would look like if there were 12 1/2 FEET of rain every year! I would imagine that you would probably have some moss growing on your…
Olympic Mountains
Bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by the Hood Canal and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca , the Olympic Peninsula is anchored by the…
Mt. Ranier: Another Volcano
Just looking at Mt. Ranier you would never guess that this is an active volcano. But it is just as active as Mt. St. Helen was before it suddenly began to stir from its…
Mt. St. Helens
After driving close to 60 miles, once near the National Park, we arrive at the Johnston Ridge Observatory Visitor Center, almost directly in front of the North face of…
A Sobering Reality
At 8:32 AM, Pacific TIme, on May 18, 1980, the volcano known as Mount St. Helens exploded sending ash and mountain dust around the world and killing 57 people. We had…
Oregon Trail: Wyoming to Washington
Family—we are constantly reminded of the importance of the family unit to everyday living. How much more important it is to those who are undertaking a treacherous…