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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 a week in Yakima followed by a week in The Columbia River Gorge. While in …
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 scenic hike with peak wildflowers, a lake, AND lots of history? You have my attention! Northrup …
Hike to towering basalt cliffs, several lakes, and the site of a former waterfall that was four times the size of Niagra Falls. Distance: 3.0 miles round trip Type: loop Difficulty: easy Best season: spring Located in the heart of central Washington’s Grand Coulee, Sun Lakes – Dry Falls State Park offers something for everyone. …
Beautiful seasonal waterfall near the mighty Columbia River in Central Washington Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Type: out and back Difficulty: easy Best season: spring The first day of spring typically falls on our anniversary. At about a week out, I start watching the weather forecast for the Pacific Northwest and select the nicest weather …
Beautiful spring hiking along the Hanford Reach and White Bluffs area of the Columbia River complete with desert wildflowers, sand dunes, towering cliffs, a birder’s paradise, and an eerie WWII and Cold War legacy. Distance: South Slope 7.0 miles and North Slope 6.0 miles (these were our mileages, but these could be shortened or extended …
Fine early spring hiking to several scabland lakes Ancient & Dusty Lakes: 9.5 miles round trip to Ancient and Dusty Lakes, out and back (Y shape) Frog Lake: 3.14 mile round trip, lollipop Difficulty: all easy Best season: winter, spring, and fall With outstanding weather in the weekend forecast, Lusha planned our first hiking …