Washington
My idea of what a mining town might have been like is probably skewed severely by the many westerns I used to watch with my grandpa while growing up. However, the possibility of seeing the remains of the city that was once the center of Washington’s gold rush was extremely… Read the rest
I found myself looking at the forecast for all of Washington and everywhere was calling for rain. It’s getting to be that time of year again. Everywhere but Frenchman’s Coulee. At least the forecast was calling for a small percentage of a chance of rain there. To add, I’ve never… Read the rest
The plan was to go surfing. My brother and I decided that we were tired of always going out to the same lame locations (namely Westport) and were in the market for something new. Washington had a lot of coast, and although there was little more than word-of-mouth to lead… Read the rest
Sometimes it’s nice to relish and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. Often times, if berry picking is the purpose of the hike then the phrase becomes a bit more literal. Although, “enjoy” seemed like a term that understated the sharp burst of tart sweetness every time I smacked a… Read the rest
The temperature was finally beginning to drop to a normal level and the forecast was looking good. It was time to head out to another beautiful area in the northern area of Mt. Rainier National Park, only this time the focus was getting in July ski turns. Kyle had returned… Read the rest
The Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier National Park, at 6,400 ft., is the highest point one can drive to within the park boundaries. Its location at the northeast corner of the park offers views that many visitors claim are unsurpassed by any other area of the park. From here, one… Read the rest
Sunlight filled the sky and the valley was radiant with summer heat. Meltwater cascaded down the sides of mountains, tumbling into bubbling streams, teaming with trout. Just a week prior I had turned around, snowed in and unwilling to brave some sketchy creek crossings on the approach. Although the downed… Read the rest
Eastern Washington has an amazing history, specifically around the Columbia River. Glacial Lake Missoula was situated on the western side of present day Montana and is solely responsible for the landscapes seen near the Columbia River, including the famous Gorge Amphitheater. It was the largest ice dam ever to exist,… Read the rest
Tom here reporting on Day 3… Read the rest:
We weren’t in any rush the next morning because we didn’t want to hit the skiing until it was a bit softer. This allowed me to get a few hours of sleep, and when I got out to start melting snow we would
It was new day. The fresh snow added a crispness to the cold bite of the morning air. A day of rest and regrouping in Bend had refreshed us for our next objectives, which would require a few nights in the wilderness. Broken Top and the South Sister were aesthetic… Read the rest
