Butchart Gardens
Most of us in the Pacific Northwest this weekend are sitting out what the weather forecasters are calling “Snowmeggedon” So as I gaze out my snowy window, its hopeful to remember
Pacific Rim National Park
Nestled on the western edge of Vancouver Island, Pacific Rim National Park rises majestically above the sea Mountains kiss surf & the beauty of the area amazes even the most reluctant
Tofino
Trans-Canada Highway ends in the west in Tofino, land of surfers, amazing sunsets & mystical waters This vacation destination for many on Vancouver Island, was our place of respite this past
A Day at Bogus
We’re cross country skiers, this family of mineWhen the opportunity arose to do a little skiing over Christmas break, we climbed the mountains outside of Boise to make the most
BC Ferries
As a resident of Washington state, I’m a bit familiar with riding ferries in the waters of the Pacific Northwest This past summer, I was able to experience British Columbia ferries
An Edmonds Summer Evening
Edmonds is a lovely waterfront suburb of Seattle where Puget Sound hugs its backdoor This past August I spent a lovely evening with a friend on the waterfront As we soaked up
Wheatlands
Southeastern Washington state is a hidden gem with its rolling wheat fields I came across the wheat harvest on one of my ventures this summer I have to say I did
Sleigh Ride
Dashing through the snow in a one horse (or two horse) open sleigh is a delightful experience When the experience is during the holidays & with family & friends, it
Boiler Bay
Photographers like to pull out their cameras during that magical hour called “The Golden Hour”. During my recent trip to the Oregon Coast, we pulled into Boiler Bay when the sun
October on the Oregon Coast
We had a few days to get away, my parents & I, so we headed for Lincoln City, Oregon. The weather was grand, the crowds were few & we were once