Empire Mines State Park in Grass Valley California provides a fascinating historical view into one of California’s largest, deepest, and most abundant gold mines. Across more than a century it produced over 5.8 million ounces of gold from its 367 subterranean miles of mine shafts (most of which are […]
Velocity Island Aqua Park in Woodland California is a fun family getaway with a number of things to do on hot sunny days. The water park includes a wide range of activities for different ages and interests. A complex set of floating water obstacles fill a large artificial […]
The Whidbey Island Fair is an annual local tradition at the Island County Fairgrounds. It spans carnival rides, a rainbow of junk food, concerts, arts and crafts, 4H animal shows, skills demonstrations, and ways to enjoy the summer weather. The rides go from little kiddie pleasers to a […]
Backpacking along the Olympic Peninsula’s Pacific coast is wonderfully primordial and remote. With few access points, and each located far away, the land is rugged and little traveled. Other than the requirement to get a permit in advance to be in the area, there are few restrictions to your movement […]
Port Orchard has a surprising amount of seaside charm with nooks & crannies to explore. While attending the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association (NWSSA) symposium at Pilgrim Firs, I also had the opportunity to explore around town.
Walking the waterfront pedestrian trail is fun and relaxing. Along the way, I […]
While driving through the Olympic Peninsula, I did a double take and had to turn around to make sure I read that sign correctly. Yup, I confirmed that I had found The Not So Invisible Fence Company of Port Townsend. I think they need to work on their […]
Fort Townsend Historical State Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula offers a campground, forested trails, and coastline beach access. Spread among its network of paths is also history.
The “Torpedo Tower” was built during World War II for the US Navy Explosives Laboratory. Enemy submarine torpedoes and sea mines were […]