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Ocean Shores or Bust!

Confession time.... I am behind in blogging, yet again!!  I've just been too busy having fun. When I left off, our motto was Ocean Shores or Bust!!  Actually it is an easy drive from the Long Beach...

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Searching for the Perfect Beach Sunset....

After more gawking and soaking up the view, it was a late start out of Ocean Shores.  A cold shower (wouldn’t you know I had the only shower that didn’t have hot water!!) and we were on our way.We...

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Go West Ladies - Far Far West

After leaving misty Mora, we decided to risk it all and head to the Hoh Rain Forest.  We had already proved we can brave the elements, so whats a little rain. We can handle it! A teepee canape of...

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Every Day Doesn't Go Perfectly....But Every Day Is Perfect

Before departing form Sol Duc we make a final evening trip to Lake Crescent.  Not only is it a pristine lake in the middle of the Olympic National Park but it is a bit like stepping back into time....

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A Port in a Storm

Arriving in Port Townsend on the last day of the Fair brings its own challenges and rewards.  Purchasing camping privileges also allowed entrance to the fairgrounds and free tickets to a pulled pork...

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A Lesson in Civic's and Civic Resposibility

After all the time in forest we are ready for a change of pace and we make a trip to our state's Capitol.  Washington has a beautiful Capitol building, in some ways reminding  me of our nations capitol...

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Seattle.....Walk Until You Drop

When I am ready for an adventure, it is usually nature and the outdoors that calls me.  I love the quiet and serenity of the forest with distinctive smell of each type of trees, the crispness of the...

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Back to Seattle....

We left you back in Seattle, after a quick trip on the Monorail we were on a walking tour of the Waterfront.  We headed to Pikes Market where the Fish Market and oodles of shops are located.  There are...

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Experiencing the EMP Museum

One last trip into Seattle before making the big city a beautiful reflection in the rear view mirror. Hailey loves music and so does Paul Allen (of Microsoft Fame)  So with lots of spare dimes he built...

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Living the Good Life in Anacortes

Seattle in the rear view mirror we head north to Anacortes. Thanks to blogging friends who had moved on down the road, we were armed with information and directions and headed to the Cap Sante Marina...

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Grumble Mutchin...... #!*..X#!>*

Blogger is at it again.... I just spent nearly 3 hours on a blog..... on one of the last days of this remarkable trip.  I saved the blog many, many times and it saved during automatic saves too.  I...

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Another Wonderful Day in Anacortes WA

So many things to do in Anacortes..... So little time.Before Sleeping Beauty arises and joins the living I take a little walk over to the Visitors Center and load up on free advise and brochures.  I...

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Ran Out of Love for Anacortes

Planned a hike and bike ride in Anacortes for the day. There is a point and viewpoint due East that looks over the Cap Sante Marina and according to Suzanne a perfect place for sunset.  Now since I...

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Moving On... to Mt Baker

 Emotions swirled as the did the sky surrounding the fading sun....I had a number of positive experiences in this little town that felt very welcoming.  Free concerts, inclusion in the marina...

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North Cascades....The Final Wilderness

 I can feel the time virtually slipping away as we begin the final leg of our summer journey.  The North Cascade Highway is a wild wilderness promising great vistas and hikes to the hearty who are...

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The Splendor of the North Cascades - Blue Lake Hike

The drive through the North Cascades is amazingly beautiful.  It is difficult to keep eyes forward on the road with such stunning landscape on both sides.  Fortunately,  there are a few pull offs and...

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Lake Roosevelt and Summers End

Leaving Early Winter Campground brought home to me the impending end of our Washington summer trip.My thoughts moved to the fire that was raged in Central Washington while we traveled. Wildfire is a...

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Are Vehicle Prowlings a fact of RV Life? How do you Minimize your Risk?

The call of the remote trail in the wilderness appeals to me and car prowlers as well.  Some prowlers find far more than the loose change left behind on the floor.   After arriving home I read an...

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Protesting the High Cost of Washington State Campgrounds

Shortly before summers start I attended a ladies campout at Riverside State Park in Eastern Washington State.  It is a lovely Park but I was shocked to discover with recent price increases, the daily...

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Looking for a Needle in a Haystack....Locating Low Cost Camping Options

Everyone has their own method for locating camping spots when on the road.  While no one source seems to put together a resource that pulls together all options available campsite resorts I have relied...

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