With another sunny early spring day promised, the boys quickly worked on their school work so we could get done and onto the day. Homeschooling can be interesting - you are done 30 minutes after public school starts their day. Then you have your day free to do what catches your eyes. We decided to… Continue reading Local Adventures: Story Walk at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park Part 2
Category: Local Adventures
Local Adventures: Walking Ebey’s Trail System – Prairie Wayside Trail
When the Walking Ebey's Trail System opened up about 6 months ago just outside of Coupeville, Washington (on Whidbey Island) I was very excited and walked the main trail as soon as it was open to boots. (See here for the trip report I wrote). I had been meaning to get back and do the… Continue reading Local Adventures: Walking Ebey’s Trail System – Prairie Wayside Trail
Local Adventures: Happy Valley Park
I had a short amount of time while waiting in the Happy Valley neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington. As often I do, I popped open Google Maps to see what was green on it. I noted there was the Happy Valley Park, a creek and a trail through it, so I took off on a stroll.… Continue reading Local Adventures: Happy Valley Park
Local Adventures: The Hunt For The Story of Chief Charlie Snakelum
Our hikes are not always just hiking, sometimes they blend into homeschooling and beyond. Walker, our middle child, is in 7th grade this year. 7th grade requires Washington State history to be taught (though isn't enough time spent on it in public school), and my goal is to teach all sides of history, not just… Continue reading Local Adventures: The Hunt For The Story of Chief Charlie Snakelum
The čičməhán Trail: The End Of The Trail
It's middle of November and cold at night, but so clear outside. It seemed to me that the wind was telling me it was time to finish the čičməhán Trail in Port Townsend, Washington before winter comes, and with it the short, dark rainy days that don't encourage one to go outside. It took us… Continue reading The čičməhán Trail: The End Of The Trail