Monthly Archives: June 2017

Cougar Rock Campground at the base of Mt. Rainier is by far the prettiest campground we have experienced, aside from our favorite called Gros Ventre in Jackson Hole, WY.  It is the first on this trek where we are fully … Continue reading →

The National Park system is encouraging families to get out and explore this year.  If you have a fourth grader, you can show a pass you print out and the whole family gets in for free.  Of course, we did … Continue reading →

Marymere Falls is our next excursion.  We take a windy road along the edges of Lake Crescent and the water is bright blue and clear.  Tommy has always loved the water It has a healing power to be near it. … Continue reading →

Life catches up with you.  Today we had plans but plans are meant to be broken.  Sleep always wins.  Even when you are in a place begging to be discovered, sometimes you have to hang up your hat and say … Continue reading →

  When we approach Port Angeles, we quickly see it is not a desirable destination.  Although second homes scatter across Lake Crescent nearby and the grand entrance to Olympic National Park is in its backyard, the small town itself is one … Continue reading →