Chehalis Western Trail, Washington
One of the great benefits of living in the lowlands of western Washington State is that this area was once…
One of the great benefits of living in the lowlands of western Washington State is that this area was once…
At the far southwest corner of Washington State, the Columbia River empties into the Pacific Ocean. While best known to…
When the fall rainy season starts in Western Washington, it can feel fairly gloomy, but outside of Olympia, Washington is…
In 1966, an unusual area south of the city of Olympia and north of the town of Rochester, WA, was…
The Hood Canal, a naturally formed fjord that separates the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, is long and quite narrow, generally…
The city of Lhasa, capital of the autonomous region of Tibet, China, is a powerful blend of ancient culture and…
The far northwest of Washington state takes a bit of work to get to, but I love the rougher, more…
Hurricane Ridge is well named. In the winter, hurricane force winds sweep over the 5,000 ft / 1500-meter ridge, sitting…
At the start of the summer season, I look forward to warming up with a hike up to Carter Falls….
Hiking in the rain is to be expected in the Pacific Northwest, and there are benefits to spending a day…
The time when bison (also called buffalo) roamed the western prairies in herds that could take all day to pass…
When visiting the Pacific Northwest, it is well worth the effort to take a ferry ride out to the islands…