Cayuse Sisters

These basalt columns are either Cayuse Sisters frozen in stone, or million-year-old lava carved by an unfathomably huge flood from Montana – either story is incredible.

Beautiful Beacon Rock

This is my fourth blog post about this southern Washington landmark and outstanding hiking trail.

Soča Wine Shop

Months ago I read a local news article about a wine bar opening out in the Columbia River Gorge called “Soča” after the Soča River in Slovenia. Pedro and I were excited to hear about it because we spent a lovely day along that very river in 2021 with our friends Manja and Marco. We […]

Olympic & Kalama McMenamins

We chose a couple of McMenamins close to home so we could enjoy a night out and return quickly.

Bald Eagles in Lyle

I was lucky enough to capture two Bald Eagles beside the Columbia River.

McMenamins Anderson School

We stayed two nights at the McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, Washington in early December.

Leavenworth in December

In the steep peaks of central Washington is an unexpectedly European-looking Alpine village.

Fall Finery

I tried to leave, but the views were gorgeous.

Goat Lake and Jordan Basin

It was our last day and I pushed through the pain in my feet to keep going.

Smoky Old Snowy

See that? No, you don’t, because of the smoke.