Ninety-five percent of the Olympic National Park is a designated wilderness area having very little development and few roads or structures. It remains wild and rugged. The Olympic Peninsula Loop is a scenic highway that encircles the Olympic National Park. Over 300 miles long, it primarily follows U.S. Highway 101 connected by U.S. Highway 12 … Continue reading The Olympic Peninsula — Dungeness Spit and a Lavender Farm
I have fallen in love. It’s crazy — I know. But that is the only explanation I have. Smitten by a renewed vitality and an overwhelming feeling of exuberance, I yearn to spend as much time as possible with my new love interest. Grammi is okay with this. In fact, she has fallen in love … Continue reading Olympic National Park — The Hoh Rainforest & Pacific Coast
Towering to a height of 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainer stands as an iconic symbol of the Pacific Northwest. The majestic snow covered mountain has twenty-five named glaciers — the most of any peak in the continental United States. It is a place where rivers begin, wildlife thrive, and summer wildflowers light up … Continue reading Mount Rainer National Park
We set the camper up at another municipal park, this time at Gust Backstrom City Park Campground in Morton, Washington. Municipal campgrounds are often overlooked by many RVers, but we have learned they are a great option. Built with local tax dollars for the enjoyment of local residents but open to all, these parks often … Continue reading Mount St. Helens
Grammi and I are walking toward the end of a wooden pier. My arm is around her. It’s an attempt to shield her from the stiff cool breeze coming off the Puget Sound waters — but she still shivers. Seagulls overhead dart into the wind then playfully use their wings like sails to soar away. … Continue reading A Little Luck Brings Happy Days
We are at Pine Near RV Park and Campground in Winthrop, Washington. Located on the east side of the North Cascades Mountains in the Methow Valley, it is a place where many people, like us, start their journey into the North Cascades National Park. Our plan is to spend a few days enjoying all this … Continue reading North Cascades National Park
We are on the move again — destination west. There are national parks in Washington State we would like to visit. But we are feeling tired. Now I know what you might be thinking, “You guys seem to be on a permanent vacation. How can you be tired?” Believe me, it can sometimes be exhausting. … Continue reading Rest and Relaxation
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 