And when the rain let up enough, who could resist one more sunset stroll on Kalaloch Beach?
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Got Rain?
Early this morning we opted to skip the early morning Ranger Talk on the beach thinking we'd catch it tomorrow before we pack up. Then as we were cleaning up after breakfast the rain started. We tucked the generator in under the T@B for shelter then we tucked...
Celebrating Forty-Three
We opted to stay put most of the day. Set up chairs in the woods behind the T@B and just relaxed. Bits of sun filtered in once in a while but mostly the day was gray. We did some walking around the campground but nothing strenuous. Late in the afternoon we climbed...
Olympic National Park Day One
Awakening this morning to gray skies, we figured this must be the first day of winter. So grateful we had the opportunity to visit Rainier in the sunshine! As we were preparing to depart three deer came through a neighboring site on their breakfast circuit. From Alder...
Hiking Rainier on gloriously beautiful day
See Mount Rainer Experiences Video See Park Video The day's possibilities was our first thoughts as we awakened today. We explored Alder Lake Park a bit then made arrangements to extend our stay by one day and visit Mount Rainier on this gloriously beautiful day. Back...
Happy 100th Birthday National Park ServiceÂ
As we walked into the North Cascade National Park Newhalem Visitors Center we were greeted with "Happy Birthday!" from the ranger at the information counter. Yes! One hundred years ago today Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act establishing the National...
Cascades Loop
It was a glorious drive along Washington State Highway 20, the North Cascades Scenic Highway. We left our campsite at Orondo to head north on US-97 then at Paternos we caught WA-153. It was at Twisp that we began traveling on WA-20. We fueled up and gave a T@B tour in...
Whitman Mission
Park History Video It's a tragic tale of a cultural misunderstandings. Today we visited The Whitman Mission National Historic Park in the fertile Walla Walla Valley of southern Washington State, the site of the 1847 Whitman massacre. As newlyweds Narcissa...
Ninemile Remount Depot
See Depot Video Between Missoula and the Idaho border we were barreling along I-90 when we saw a sign that caused us to brake, exit, and follow signs to a Historic Ranger Station Visitors Center. So glad we made the stop. Ninemile Remount Depot is still an...
How We Remember
See Park Video We returned this morning to Little Big Horn for the ranger talk on Last Stand Hill, to remember the soldiers and warriors who fell here in defense of what they believed was right, to visit the Indian Memorial and to ponder the prospect of unity through...
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The City of Canals, Venice
Over the course of 48 hours we managed to get a taste of Venice, Italy exploring at least a little of its narrow walkways, bridges, cafes, and museums.We’ve truly enjoyed our opportunity to learn more of it’s history, ride in a gondola, and savor some amazing food and drink.
Firenze, Cradle of the Renaissance
Departing from Roma Termini Gorgeous Tuscany countryside One hour thirty-seven minutes train ride from Rome to Florence Greeted with a lucious Tuscan breakfast And the best gelato ever! Members of the Medici family depicted with the Magi Fabulous architecture in the...
Rome, The Eternal City
It was a short but rewarding visit to the ancient capital of the Roman Empire. We enjoyed walking the narrow streets, savoring the sights and tastes of this timeless city, and especially getting close to thousands of years old monuments and even inside of the world famous Roman Colosseum.