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A paved path lined with glowing candles curls beside a calm lake at dusk. A person walks with a small child carrying a glowing candle near the shoreline.
A paved path lined with glowing candles curls beside a calm lake at dusk. A person walks with a small child carrying a glowing candle near the shoreline.

Green Lake Pathway of Lights

December 14, 2013
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GREEN LAKE, SEATTLE, WA :: A winter walk along a candlelit pathway around the lake. ✖ Lantern Walk at Twilight in the Pacific Northwest Candlelit Walk at Dusk by the...

Children enjoying a ride on a tire swing at a local park.
Children enjoying a ride on a tire swing at a local park.

Scriber Lake & Wilcox Parks

May 11, 2013
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SCRIBER LAKE & WILCOX PARKS, LYNNWOOD, WA :: Sunny day to enjoy a walk in the woods and the playground. ✖ Exploring Nature on a Forest Path Family Fun on...

A beautiful waterfall cascading down lush, moss-covered rocks in a dense forest setting, capturing the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
A beautiful waterfall cascading down lush, moss-covered rocks in a dense forest setting, capturing the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Wallace Lake & Falls Loop

July 20, 2012
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WALLACE FALLS STATE PARK, GOLD BAR, WA :: Another Thursday evening hike, this time a loop up to Wallace Lake and back down along Wallace Falls. ✖ Twin Falls Cascading...

Hikers with backpacks navigate a narrow trail through lush evergreen trees and melting snowfields under a vast blue sky.
Hikers with backpacks navigate a narrow trail through lush evergreen trees and melting snowfields under a vast blue sky.

High Divide Loop

September 4, 2011
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HIGH DIVIDE, OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: The High Divide Loop delivered alpine lakes, steep ridges, and enormous Olympic views around nearly every bend. ✖ A Serene Pacific...

A group in a yellow raft navigating rushing river rapids. Lush evergreen trees line the riverbanks under a bright sky.
A group in a yellow raft navigating rushing river rapids. Lush evergreen trees line the riverbanks under a bright sky.

Skykomish River White Water Rafting

July 11, 2011
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SKYKOMISH RIVER, WA :: The Skykomish put us straight into cold spray and lively rapids. Beautiful day and fun times on the river! ✖ White Water River Rafting Adventure...

Hikers with backpacks cross a wooden footbridge over a rushing river in a dense forest.
Hikers with backpacks cross a wooden footbridge over a rushing river in a dense forest.

Ross Lake Backpacking

July 10, 2011
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ROSS LAKE, WA :: A Fourth of July backpacking trip to Ross Lake traded fireworks for mountain water, camp meals, and a spectacular wilderness weekend. ✖ Road Trip Odometer...

Aerial view of a waterway winding through a rocky desert landscape, framed by cliffs and a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a waterway winding through a rocky desert landscape, framed by cliffs and a clear blue sky.

Ancient Lakes Hike

June 7, 2010
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ANCIENT LAKES, QUINCY, WASHINGTON :: Ancient Lakes brought together basalt cliffs, bright blue water, waterfall, and wide-open desert skies, creating one of the most distinctive...

Wide view of a grassy area with scattered boulders, hills, and a clear blue sky.
Wide view of a grassy area with scattered boulders, hills, and a clear blue sky.

Dry Falls Hike

June 7, 2010
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DRY FALLS, WA :: Dry Falls made the scale of the Ice Age floods visible, with enormous cliffs and lakes spread across the coulee below. ✖ Delphinium Wildflowers Swinging in...

A stunning view of a turquoise mountain lake surrounded by lush forests and towering peaks.
A stunning view of a turquoise mountain lake surrounded by lush forests and towering peaks.

Larch Lake

September 26, 2009
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WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: I was eager to return to the mountains and wanted to spend a night outdoors, but I didn’t want to camp in the freezing cold....

A woman standing in front of a vibrant mural for the Cirque Du Soleil show Koozà, smiling warmly. The artwork features bold colors and patterns, creating an energetic backdrop.
A woman standing in front of a vibrant mural for the Cirque Du Soleil show Koozà, smiling warmly. The artwork features bold colors and patterns, creating an energetic backdrop.

Burg Eltz

August 25, 2009
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EUROPEAN VACATION DAY 13 :: MOSELKERN, GERMANY :: The last stop on our European vacation was Burg Eltz, perhaps Germany’s most famous and best preserved medieval castle...

A beautiful sunset view from the terrace of Castello di Amorosa, surrounded by lush greenery.
A beautiful sunset view from the terrace of Castello di Amorosa, surrounded by lush greenery.

Castle Hotel Auf Schoenburg

August 24, 2009
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EUROPEAN VACATION DAY 12 :: OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: While vacationing on the enchanting Rhine River, we decided it was well worth the splurge to stay in a real-life castle! The...

A hiker walks along a narrow dirt path beneath a large, sandy-colored rock overhang.
A hiker walks along a narrow dirt path beneath a large, sandy-colored rock overhang.

Kraków

August 22, 2009
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EUROPEAN VACATION DAY 10 :: KRAKOW, POLAND :: After Kristie completed her Business Week program in Gdynia, we flew south to Kraków where we enjoyed two days of fantastic...

A grand building with arched windows, stone carvings, and a central statue atop a fountain. A red and yellow flag waves above against a blue sky.
A grand building with arched windows, stone carvings, and a central statue atop a fountain. A red and yellow flag waves above against a blue sky.

Gdańsk

August 14, 2009
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EUROPEAN VACATION DAY 2 :: GDANSK, POLAND :: After our tour of Malbork Castle, we were taken to Gdańsk, Poland’s third-largest city with over a thousand years of history....

A historic stone building with a pointed roof overlooks a valley filled with greenery. People are seen walking on a paved area beside the structure.
A historic stone building with a pointed roof overlooks a valley filled with greenery. People are seen walking on a paved area beside the structure.

Tuck & Robin Lakes

July 24, 2009
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ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS, WA :: The guide books recommend three to four days for a hike up to Tuck and Robin Lakes. Roundtrip, the trail is over 16 miles long...

Stunning view of Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos bathed in golden sunset light. Distant mountains frame this natural wonder in Utah.
Stunning view of Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos bathed in golden sunset light. Distant mountains frame this natural wonder in Utah.

Sauk Whitewater Rafting

June 27, 2009
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SAUK RIVER, DARRINGTON, WA :: Kristie rounded up our brave friends for another excellent whitewater rafting trip on the Sauk River. The sun was out and the air was warm,...

Colorful buildings line the canal in Nyhavn, Copenhagen. Boats are docked along the waterfront.
Colorful buildings line the canal in Nyhavn, Copenhagen. Boats are docked along the waterfront.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

May 23, 2009
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BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. :: Kristie and I visited Victoria during a sunny Memorial Day weekend. The trip was great, but I wish it was easier to get there. We traveled...

A rocky hill topped with a lone tree, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains, showcasing the vast and serene wilderness.
A rocky hill topped with a lone tree, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains, showcasing the vast and serene wilderness.

Swakane Canyon

May 9, 2009
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SWAKANE WILDLIFE AREA, WENATCHEE, WA :: Swakane Canyon is just five miles north of Wenatchee. A scenic trail twists up the canyon’s northern slopes via a federal forest...

A breathtaking view of rugged coastal islands surrounded by vast blue waters, with lush green forests below under a partly cloudy sky.
A breathtaking view of rugged coastal islands surrounded by vast blue waters, with lush green forests below under a partly cloudy sky.

Mt. Constitution

April 11, 2009
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MORAN STATE PARK, ORCAS ISLAND, WA :: Kristie and I joined our friends for a weekend of camping and hiking on Orcas Island. We pitched our tents on a small...

Kristie stands smiling in front of the vibrant Koozà Cirque du Soleil sign.
Kristie stands smiling in front of the vibrant Koozà Cirque du Soleil sign.

Animal Kingdom

November 25, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 2 :: ORLANDO, FL :: Our purpose for visiting Orlando was to see La Nouba, although the show wasn’t until later at night. This presented us with...

The Midway Museum, featuring a historic aircraft carrier with its distinctive superstructure and flags flying high.
The Midway Museum, featuring a historic aircraft carrier with its distinctive superstructure and flags flying high.

USS Midway

October 23, 2008
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THE MIDWAY MUSEUM, SAN DIEGO, CA :: After walking around Balboa Park, I drove to downtown San Diego’s waterfront where the USS Midway is docked. The aircraft carrier was...

A large orchestra performing on stage with a choir behind them, illuminated by stage lights.
A large orchestra performing on stage with a choir behind them, illuminated by stage lights.

Hoh River Trail

October 12, 2008
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: This weekend I backpacked the Hoh River Trail with Jacob, Jayson and Pat, three great friends for over 20 years now. We camped two nights...

The photo is of a quiet street in a small town with a prominent Casa Blanca sign. Below is a vintage Coca-Cola sign.
The photo is of a quiet street in a small town with a prominent Casa Blanca sign. Below is a vintage Coca-Cola sign.

Golden Lakes to Klapatche

August 1, 2008
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THE WONDERLAND TRAIL DAY 2 :: MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA :: We were still in good spirits as we began our second day on The Wonderland Trail, although the...

A serene meadow filled with white spire-shaped wildflowers against a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds. Tall evergreen trees frame the landscape.
A serene meadow filled with white spire-shaped wildflowers against a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds. Tall evergreen trees frame the landscape.

Mowich Lake to Golden Lakes

July 31, 2008
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THE WONDERLAND TRAIL DAY 1 :: MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA :: We were in high spirits as we began our much anticipated and ambitious attempt of The Wonderland Trail....

A woman writes in a notebook at a cafe table while enjoying a cup of coffee.
A woman writes in a notebook at a cafe table while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Horsetail Falls Loop

July 3, 2008
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COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA, OR :: On my way back home from Painted Hills, I made a stop again at the waterfalls between exits 31 and 35 on...

A wooden walkway winds through vibrant red dunes under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A wooden walkway winds through vibrant red dunes under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Painted Hills

July 2, 2008
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JOHN DAY FOSSIL BED NATIONAL MONUMENT, OR :: After a long drive through the Columbia River Gorge and Central Oregon’s scenic high desert, I arrived at Painted Hills. Pulling...

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