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Tag Archives: Washington State
Inside A Washington State Prison
Last week, Don and I were privileged to be invited to a dramatic performance called “To Destinations Unknown: Takin’ a Left Turn at Reality,”at MSU, the Minimum Security Unit of the Mens Correctional Complex at Monroe. The program, a collection of … Continue reading
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum and other hidden treasures in Tacoma
Great planning from the Tacoma-born member of our hiking group! She made three trips to Tacoma to iron out details of the trip, arrange for tours, etc., a fabulous effort and a good example to us all. We started at the … Continue reading
Hiking Close to Home–U Village and Laurelhurst
The day before Thanksgiving. I was trying to think of a walk for my walking group that would be in-town, easy to follow, and as short or long as we each chose to make it, with several options for returning … Continue reading
Glacial Erratics in Our Neighborhoods
Millions and thousands of years ago, a number of geologic events–volcanic eruptions and glaciers and floods–created the lands of Washington State as we know them today. We’re told that Puget Sound was carved out by glaciers millions of years ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Seattle, Urban Hiking
Tagged Casa del Rey, George Guttmann, Glacial Lake Missoula, landfills, Puget Sound, Road Scholar, Seattle, Washington State, Wedgwood Rock
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A Visit to a Sewage Treatment Plant
OK, I guess it’s not high on the list of very many people, and I admit I’ve never really thought a lot about what happens after I flush or run the garbage disposal, or when the washing machine empties itself, … Continue reading
The Elwha Dams and the Snoqualmie Tunnel: Checking Off My List
I don’t like to call it a “bucket list”–I don’t want to think about “kicking the bucket.” My list, which grows almost faster than I can check off accomplishments, is just a list of things to do, places to go, … Continue reading
Reserve Your Summer Campsite NOW
Many states begin to reserve campsites in state parks nine months in advance. It’s not too soon to reserve next summer’s campsites. Continue reading
Posted in Camping and Hiking Tips, Camping With Kids
Tagged Camping with kids, Oregon, Washington State
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