Tag Archives: nature

Spokane Valley Rockhopper

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Well here we go again.  Another summer of training gunfighters from all over the state of Washington.  I say summer, even though it is early May, because the temperatures over here in the Spokane Valley have been in the mid … Continue reading →

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Bayview Spring Campout

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

We’re just back from a little overnighter at Bayview State Park, up on Padilla Bay.  The weather was fabulous for spring in the Pacific Northwest… Check that – Super Fabulous! Travis and Teresa got a new tent so they were … Continue reading →

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Frenchman Coulee

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Ok, I’m getting to the Frenchman Coulee hike, but first check out a few photos from the Wild Horses Monument.  These stunning steel stallions were placed high on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River in 1989 as part of the … Continue reading →

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Skiing The Backcountry

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

I was up and out early today, headed up to the snowy backcountry for some cross-country skiing.  The nice thing about leaving at first light on a weekday morning… I had the wilderness all to myself. Here is a little … Continue reading →

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The Snow Geese

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

I spent the morning up in the Skagit River Delta watching the thousands of wintering snow geese.  Have a look at this little movie. Thanks for watching.  Kat

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The San Juan Island Cycling Adventure

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

The previous weeks of thick, gray freezing fog slowly began to fade away from my memory as the brilliant early morning sun began to heat up the back of my neck. For the moment I was nestled into a cozy … Continue reading →

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The Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route – Movie Premiere

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Ok, this one is for all my motorbike friends out there.  Here is the setup: I happen to be one of the six to ten dedicated listeners of a zany motorcycle podcast hosted by two delightfully goofy guys called The … Continue reading →

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The Deer Creek Snow Frolic

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Well we’re off on another little romp in the snow today.  This time Susan and I are headed up the Mountain Loop Highway to the end of the road (the winter gate) with Travis, Teresa, Booker and Remy. Remington hiked … Continue reading →

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New Years Day Snowshoe Fun

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

A couple of days ago I got a call from my daughter asking about New Years resolutions.  Our conversation centered around kayaking, camping, and bicycle trips, and the bottom line was, Leane had made her New Years resolution.  She said, … Continue reading →

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Seattle Shoreline Bicycle Loop

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

How about a little urban nomad bicycle adventure?  Once again the promise of a partly sunny Sunday had me eager to roll out on the Seattle Shoreline Bicycle Loop.  This was a route that really was better on a clear … Continue reading →

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