2025 – Spring
Oregon Coast – Spring 2025
On Sunday, June 15th, Father’s Day, we got up early and left the house about 6:30am to begin our journey to South Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon. Ellen and Bernie were traveling from their home in Arizona to spend the summer in the Pacific Northwest. We both arrived in the afternoon to sunny weather,…
Read MoreAlaska Cruise – 2025
Day One, Seattle Weather: 75° and sunny. On Friday, May 30, we departed from Seattle pier 91 at the base of Magnolia in bright sunshine. As we embarked, we accidentally followed some people into the exclusive Reserve, an area on the 16th floor right in the front of the ship that you were supposed to…
Read MoreSan Diego, CA – Tegen’s Graduation
On Wednesday, May 7th, we boarded an Alaska Airlines flight to San Diego, CA, for Tegen’s Graduation from Marine Boot Camp. Ashley, Tim, Patrick and Emma traveled with us. We rented a Chrysler Pacifica, the cadillac of mini-vans, so that we could drive together. Once we arrived at the hotel, Town Suites by Marriott at…
Read MoreFort Casey, Whidbey Island, WA, Cougar’s First Outing
For our first adventure in our 2023 Keystone Cougar we spent two nights up at Fort Casey on Whidbey Island. This is our fourth or fifth time camping here, and this time was special. Besides it being our first time in the new trailer, the weather was outstanding for April. It was 65 to 70°…
Read MoreTulip Festival, Mt. Vernon, WA
We took a day trip to the Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon. This was only the second time we have attended the festival. Everything was in full bloom! The pictures tell the story. Last time we went to Tulip Town. This time we attended the RoozenGaarde. We arrived early, right when they opened. The weather…
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