May 6-19, 2019 Time continues to fly by as we alternate between turbulent spring weather and occasional summer-like conditions. I love this time of year with its mix of cool and warm. At our home, everything is green and colorful…
Adventure Log: Washington’s Columbia Hills Historical State Park
April 15-21, 2019 Columbia Hills Historical State Park along the shores of the Columbia River Gorge in Washington State offers something for everyone including rock climbing, fishing, water sports, picnicking, hiking trails, exceptional spring wildflowers and fascinating history that includes…
Adventure Log: Columbia River Gorge
April 15-21, 2019 After spending a week visiting family and exploring the Yakima area, we moved the RV a couple hours south to the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. The Gorge near The Dalles, Oregon is a favorite…
Adventure Log: Ginkgo State Park, Umtanum & Cowiche Canyons, and White Bluffs
April 8-14, 2019 By the first of April we were itching to get the RV and boys out for a longer trip. Despite continued above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures, we departed on a two week adventure starting with…
North Fork Asotin Creek: Our Home Trail
You are all but guaranteed to see bighorn sheep on this easy, family friendly trail just half an hour from the Lewis-Clark Valley Distance: we usually hike 6-10 miles roundtrip, but you can do more or less Type: out and back Difficulty: easy Best season: spring and…
SE Washington’s Sheep Gulch – Cabin Gulch Loop, May 2018
Great early season loop with colorful wildflowers and towering ponderosa pines in the foothills of SE Washington’s Blue Mountains Distance: 7.7 miles round trip Type: loop Difficulty: moderate with 1,400′ elevation gain Best season: May & June Back in May…
Washington’s Columbia River Gorge: Coyote Wall, April 2018
Follow the top of a massive basalt cliff to exploding wildflowers and fantastic views of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge Distance: variable depending on the route you take (plan on at least 6 miles, we hiked 9) Type:…
Washington’s Columbia River Gorge: The Labyrinth, April 2018
Expansive area with a multitude of hiking opportunities on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge Distance: 6.3 miles roundtrip Type: loop with several different options available Difficulty: moderate with approximately 1,100′ elevation gain Best season: accessible most of…
SE Washington’s Blue Mountains: Misery Backpack, June 2017
Nice early season backpack with great wildflower and wildlife viewing opportunities Distance: 13.5 miles round trip Type: out and back (extended routes and loop options available) Difficulty: moderate with about 2,400′ elevation gain Best season: June We first hiked from the…
Central Washington’s Northrup Canyon, May 2017
Surprisingly lush canyon hike to a lake and historic homestead near Grand Coulee Dam Distance: 8.5 miles round trip (shorter options available) Type: Y shaped out and back Difficulty: moderate with ~1,000′ elevation gain Best season: spring and fall A…