They say "Love is more precious than gold"Can't be bought and it can't be soldI got love enough to spareThat makes me a millionaire-Chris Stapleton This Chris Stapleton song was one of my cousin TC’s favorites and has become…
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Washington
Who says small towns don’t have a lot to offer? Astoria, Oregon is a town that celebrates its historical significance in the Lewis and Clark journey ️natural beauty situated at the confluence of the Columbia River and the ocean…
When you think of great explorations, especially in the U.S., the 2-year Lewis and Clark journey probably ranks at the top of the list. They encountered unforgiving terrain, harsh weather conditions, treacherous waters, injuries, starvation, disease, and hostile natives…
From Tokeland, our next stop was Raymond, Washingon, located inland near the Wilapa River. From Raymond, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway heads westward first and then south along the Pacific Coast. This drive highlights the diverse landscapes, including marshes, estuaries,…
One of the best benefits of travel is learning new things. As an example, I always thought cranberries grew in water, but it turns out they don’t! …
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Another State Capitol and The Largest Collection of Tiffany Lamps and Chandeliers in the World
From Victoria, BC, we headed to Bellingham, WA for one of the most unique weddings we’ve attended. The widowed bride (my friend Carol) and widowed groom (David) had the perfect setting and exchanged heartfelt vows in the presence of…
During our first visit to the Olympic National Park in 2020 we visited the top sites and they’re phenomenal, so I highly recommend those if you’ve never been (see post here and here). I said it then, and I’ll say…
Northeast of Bellingham WA and barely south of the Canadian border stands Mount Baker, a heavily glaciated volcano in the Cascade Mountains. Scroll through the pictures above for a glimpse of this area! Mount Baker, at over 10,000 feet,…
I’ve heard that true friendship is not about being inseparable, but about being separated and finding nothing changes. This is how exactly how I fell about my friend Carol. We’ve had long stretches where we talked daily and others…
We’ve mentioned before that one thing we love about our RV is the huge front window. It’s like the difference between TV and an IMAX movie screen. The larger view makes driving days special, pulling us right into the…
