In our previous blogpost, Grammi and I were in West Virginia exploring the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. I ended that post while we were hiking the Rim Trail in the Grandview area. If you have not yet read that post, I urge you to do so by clicking the link here. I … Continue reading Cliffside Amphitheater and Sandstone Falls
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 arrived at our campground by mid-afternoon. We checked in, found our site and set up. The campground was nothing more than a gravel parking lot with maybe ten to fifteen feet between campers, but we were glad to have full hook ups and the location near Badlands National Park was desirable. We were just … Continue reading Badlands National Park
Nearly every morning, sometimes even before breakfast, Grammi can be seen making lunch. She relies on a handful of goto options like hummus wraps, pasta salad, or peanut butter and banana sandwiches and methodically places everything neatly into a handy insulated picnic backpack. No matter what adventure we have planned for that day, she makes … Continue reading Today’s Lunch Spot
Something hidden begs to be found. There was a recent story in the news about the discovery of a treasure chest hidden a decade ago in the Rocky Mountains by Forrest Fenn. Much has been written through the years about Mr. Fenn, a wealthy art dealer, and the pursuit of his hidden treasure. He left … Continue reading Geocaching
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 