Today was a great last day of our trip. Tomorrow we get up and travel all day, so we decided to do one last challenging hike to end our trip. It took the whole day, and our friend Rob met
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here we go again!
Making the Most of Our Last Day at Mt. Rainier
Mount Rainier
We drove north from our hotel and reached Mount Rainier National Park in the afternoon. We decided to explore a little before setting up camp. We were scanning the skies for our first sight of the mountain. When we finally
Read moreCrater Lake Between Two Wildfires
We were a little sad leaving the Redwoods as it would be our last sight of the Pacific and our time living and hiking amongst the giant trees has been magical. There are two wildfires currently blazing to the west
Read moreDay 2 Among the Big Trees!
In the morning we woke to the sounds of screaming children, barking dogs, and birds that sounded like they were laughing maniacally. So we decided to have eggs in a nest for breakfast, and then we headed out for the
Read moreRedwoods NP Lives up to its Name!
Today we had a slow morning, with eggs for breakfast. After getting ready, we hopped in the car and drove onto a dirt road in Jedediah Smith State Park. On both sides of us, there were huge trees (Hence the name:
Read moreSpace Needle and a Yurt
Yesterday we started the day by having to say goodbye to Cathleen and Rob. A big thank you to them for feeding us so well and being awesome hosts! It was hard to leave. We had a 7 and a
Read moreSeattle Day 1
We woke up in the morning with some egg casserole for breakfast. It was so nice to be in a house with our own bathroom and yummy food prepared for us. After breakfast we split up, girls go shopping, boys
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Waking up to the sound of the surf was wonderful! The view from our tent was so beautiful that we nestled into our bags enjoying the cool air and the tranquility. Then all of a sudden the fog rolled in
Read moreTent with a view
Yesterday’s adventure was certainly a highlight. When we first got to Olympic, we signed out a backcountry pass to camp out on one of the beaches in the park. On Thursday we packed our campsite and packed only the bare
Read moreHiking in a Heat Wave
I don’t know about the rest of my family, but today I woke up to a super annoying bird that sounded like an alarm that wouldn’t stop. We were all up before 9 and ate some eggs and cereal, and
Read moreRainforests and Rivers and Beaches, Oh My!
This morning was our first at the campground, and we woke to the sound of the boy scouts next door. There were about twenty-five of them staying in the three campsites surrounding us. After having some eggs and toast for
Read moreFirst day in Olympic NP
In the morning, we packed up and left our hotel after breakfast. Then we went to the store to buy camping supplies and groceries. After a long wait, we got on a ferry to the Olympic Peninsula. Then we
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