I had a few hours to burn today. It wasn't raining in the 40s, and the winds were not storm-level. So, a beach adventure seemed about right. It's also hitting me that I will not be here in a few more weeks, and I probably will never visit these beaches again. I have the need… Continue reading Local Adventures: Wandering The Beach
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Marlin Bay Resort Review
I had often wondered what the Florida Keys were like, and it was always on a list of places to visit, but maybe rather low on it. We had a chance to visit the Keys over the New Years for a week+ with some potential time for hiking and getting out to explore. We flew… Continue reading Marlin Bay Resort Review
Local Adventures: Edgewater Beach
The beachfront of Mulkiteo, Washington were once nearly all industrial. Filthy, ugly and used to move things, rather than be used by birds and animals to thrive. One of the worst crimes against the beaches was the "Mulkiteo Tank Farm", which was built in the 1950's to house fuel for the squadron housed nearby at… Continue reading Local Adventures: Edgewater Beach
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
The Summer Low Tides To Wander
In the PNW, summer around the Full Moon is the time for low tide wanderings, especially when the are minus 4 foot tides. We drop everything and go to the beach if I see one is going to happen, especially middle of the day. The west side of Whidbey Island is the place to be,… Continue reading The Summer Low Tides To Wander