Aug 8, 2020 - Lake Quinault Rainforest

We drove about 35 miles to visit the Lake Quinault Rainforest and the incredible Lake Quinault Lodge today. It was a beautiful drive. I am posting the information below from Wikipedia that tells the story, my pictures will tell the rest. :-) The Lake Quinault Lodge is a historic hotel on the southeast shore of Lake Quinault in the Olympic National Forest in Washington, USA. The hotel was built in 1926 and designed by Robert Reamer, a Seattle architect, in a rustic style reminiscent of Reamer's work at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone...

Jul 27, 2020 - How To Spend An Unforgettable Week in France

When most people think of France, they automatically think of the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysées. France, however, is an incredibly diverse country with many distinct regions. Not only is it home to the city of Paris, but also the shores of Normandy, lavender fields in Provence, wine regions and of course, the French Riviera. One week is hardly enough to spend in this exquisite country, but if that's all you have, here's the most unforgettable French itinerary ever. Fly to Paris Most people flying to France head directly to Paris....

Jul 27, 2020 - 5 Items You Should Take on Every Trip

When packing for a trip, it’s important to take into account where you’re going, how long you’ll be gone, what activities you have planned, what’s the weather going to be like, and if there will be a way to do laundry. There is much to keep in mind. No matter the answer to any of these questions, there are five types of items you should always include in your luggage when you stay in a motel or guest house. Comfort Items Most hotels have over-the-counter medication or bandages available for purchase. However, stomach...

Jul 24, 2020 - Taidnapam Campground

July 10-12, 2020 We enjoyed our time with the kids and their partners. Friday morning, we left Ainsworth. Chris left the night before. Leaving Ainsworth, we drove a few miles east on I-84, passed the Bonneville Dam and crossed the Columbia River on the Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks. Then it was west on Washington Hwy. 14, before going north on the 205 and I-5. At exit 69, we took SR 12, the White Pass Highway. An hour later we were in our campsite at Taidnapam. Before the covid19 pandemic, I’d made reservations in Cougar Rock...

Jul 22, 2020 - A Northwest Styled Home Inspired From My Northwest Travels

Decorating a house can be a lot of work. It can be challenging trying to pick out ideas and décor for every room, as well as try to make sure everything ties together. One of the easiest ways to get this task done is to see what the popular style of the time is. Right now, the Pacific Northwest is something everyone is looking at doing. Here are a few staples if you decide to go with this look. Real Wood Because of its roots, the northwest uses wood for its staple building material. It’s uncommon to find manufactured brick and mortar there...

Jul 22, 2020 - TT Oceana, Copalis Beach, WA

The 94 miles we drove to get here from Long Beach was beautiful, interesting and easy. Staying on US Hwy 101 driving the winding roads thru hilly mountainous and treed countryside. This is a small park and not much is going on here, due to China Virus, but the beach walking is exquisite and the surf fishing is outstanding! About 5 miles away is the town of Ocean Shores where most of the big city escapees vacationeers go to work out the their frustrations. Here in the RV parks it’s quiet, reserved fun. We’re going to be here for 2 weeks....

Jul 8, 2020 - Dale's Lavender Valley

We visited a beautiful lavender farm today on our way to Costco. The lavender was just starting to bloom. We are planning a trip back in a couple of weeks to see it in full bloom. I will add more pictures to compare when we visit it again. We met the owner, she is very nice and told us all about the plants and how to take care of them, which fertilizer she uses, etc. She has several types of lavender, we bought two different kinds and had a hard time deciding, they are all so beautiful and fragrant too. She also had soaps and oils in the...

Jul 8, 2020 - T T Long Beach, WA

It was a quick and drippy 33 mile drive from Seaside to Long Beach, Rain all the way. Along HWY 101 heading North once you get to Astoria you have to cross the Wonderfully Scenic Columbia River. We’ll be here for 14 days. Our goals while here are to walk along the sandy beach often, catch up on our reading list AND stay away from people! Isolate, Isolate and Isolate is our cry! Though this is a smallish RV Resort it is one of our favorites only because of it’s location on the ocean AND the town of Long Beach is so darn CUTE! Enjoy the...

Jul 4, 2020 - Fun 4th of July

We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. We celebrated big time at the beach in Moclips. This small town goes all out for the holidays. We had three days of fireworks starting on July 2 through the 4th. Each day got a bit better with the incredible finale on the actual holiday. :-) We had a great time on the beach for hours before the last show. People were swimming all over the water, we passed with the temperature being a high of 59 degrees. We sat in our chairs and watched all the action. Everyone was doing great at distancing, most...

Jun 22, 2020 - Father’s Day 2020

June 18-21 In years past, we had the motor-home out by late April or early May. But not this year, due to Covid19 shutdowns. Last September I made reservations for an annual early June camp-out at Mayfield Lake. Then other Panorama residents made reservations for the same area along the shore of the lake. But those reservations got canceled by mid-May. Washington State began reopening mid-May, a phase at a time. Last Fall I’d made reservations for an extended weekend with family over Father’s Day weekend. So, we wondered if our reservations...

Jun 13, 2020 - Drive to Costco

Since we left Sequim, Washington about 7 weeks ago, we have really missed having a Costco nearby. We decided to drive to the closest one in Tumwater, Washington about 85 miles away. We are also in phase three with the virus in Washington, we are finally able to eat out in restaurants again. We visited the Red Lobster there and had a feast. It is so nice to eat in restaurants again. They did have some very strict rules, we had to wear our mask except while eating, they had tables separated too, it was only filled about 1/3 capacity. We had...

Jun 5, 2020 - Fun At The Beach

We walked to the beach today and had a ball. We carried chairs so we could just sit and watch the waves. We finally put our feet in the water, it was very cold. It's hard to believe people are swimming in this icy cold water but they do it daily. It is in the 50's here most of the time, we are having to wear our jackets. It is so nice being so close to the ocean, we both love it so much. We walked down the beach and picked up some pretty shells and sand dollars. We saw a lot of washed up crabs and more. I am adding a lot of pictures and...