We are starting to hike more. Of course, it just depends upon the weather. The first of January was clear and cold but that did not stop us from getting out and doing a trail. I was not certain how … Continue reading →
I had Tuesday off after working a 6 day week and we wanted to do a fall hike. I wanted it to be somewhere close but with good color. I remembered the large groves of maple at Perry Creek when … Continue reading →
Mount Rainier from Second Burroughs Mountain As promised, I uploaded some pictures of our 2013 hike. We did it on September 8th 2013 – a little bit after but it was a gorgeous day. One never knows in early September … Continue reading →
This summer has not been a so-so hiking summer for us. I sit a lot at work and I’ve gotten terribly out of shape. Next summer we are planning a big foreign trip and we need to get in shape. … Continue reading →
For the past 10 or so years, we have tried to do a hike the first week in September to celebrate our anniversary. We haven’t done it every year. One year (2005) we were in South Africa. Another year (2006), … Continue reading →
Another gem of a walk is Meadowdale Park. I wrote about it in summer in 2010 but it is great anytime of the year but especially at winter. It is located along the sound so it rarely is frosty. It … Continue reading →
September 2, 2012 I have to remember not to do our anniversary hike during Labor Day Weekend. This is the second year in a row that we have traveled up to Rainier to do our annual hike to celebrate our … Continue reading →
Sepia toned Hood Canal from Guillemot Cove We made another trip across the sound this weekend. Our main goal was to visit Bloedel Gardens. Once a year they have their annual plant sale and it is a perfect time to … Continue reading →