There is something about watching Fall slide in...it doesn't happen fast most years. It's a slow drop. Still gets warm in the middle of the day, but by 6 pm, it's chilly. On our island, in the Salish Sea, chances are I'll wake up in the middle of the night and hear the foghorns on… Continue reading Watching Fall Slide In
Category: Hiking
Back To School Hike
The boys asked me if they could start off the school year today with a hike. We out in a little bit of studying early (picked Social Studies), then got on the road to the ferry dock to the Olympic Peninsula on our island (Whidbey). We decided to do an easy hike so picked going… Continue reading Back To School Hike
Local Adventures: Sea Glass Beach
I had heard of Sea Glass Beach for years, but hadn't gotten out to it. One huge reason is it needs a car to get there, and for me, I must ride the ferry from Whidbey Island to Port Townsend, across the Salish Sea. In theory, I had visited the start of the hike before… Continue reading Local Adventures: Sea Glass Beach
Local Adventures: Wandering Deception Pass State Park
I don't often get up to Deception Pass State Park, simply due to mileage - and how busy it is. It is the most visited state park in Washington State, and sits on the north end of Whidbey Island. Usually when we go thru the park, we are heading on or off the island, crossing… Continue reading Local Adventures: Wandering Deception Pass State Park
The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits
Old decommissioned forts are full of history. Perfect for learning about the less than stellar parts of American history, when the great lie of fallout shelters was pressed onto citizens by The Civil Defense - that they would save you because nuclear war was going to be a common event. Or something. The National Park… Continue reading The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits