Category: Trip Report
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Urban Walk: The Arboretum
Though I had great ideas of where to go hiking for Winter Break, it turned out we didn’t have a full day to devote to getting out of town. We were sorely in need of an outing, though, so we invited some friends along for a walk at the Arboretum in Seattle. We met K…
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Highway 20 Adventure and HawkWatch
Sometimes I get a crazy idea in my head for an adventure I just have to take. And sometimes I am even able to make it work. Last week I took the kids for a drive and a visit and an educational opportunity. We started up Hwy 20, intending to see some fall color. We…
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Naches Peak Loop Trail Hike
Friday is Field Trip Day! Two weeks ago, we did this spectacular hike. First, we stopped at the store to get an overabundance of snacks and use the bathroom. Then we stopped at the Ranger Station in Enumclaw to use the bathroom and get a map for the child who loves maps, so he can…
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Cedar River Watershed Field Trip
We had worked hard this week, including Friday morning, and we really needed to get out of the house and into nature. We studied evaporation with Annika this week for science, so I thought a trip to the Cedar River Watershed Education Center was in order. My kids both enjoy the display there. They have…
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A Day at Mt. Rainier
Two weeks ago we went on a spur-of-the-moment trip up to Mt. Rainier. We decided to camp the night before nearby to maximize our time at The Mountain, since it is such a long drive for us. We left town right after hubby got home from work, and thankfully, luckily, got one of the last…
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Big Four – And Other Special Places
There are some trails that have a special place in my heart. Whether because of the scenery or just fond memories, they stand out among all the rest. Big Four Ice Caves is one of those special places for me. My husband took me here the first time when we were dating, and I have…
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Bridal Veil Falls Hike
My friend “Quark” asked me earlier this week if I’d like to come with her to the Open House at the Skykomish Ranger Station on Friday afternoon. I was glad to, especially if we could do a hike first. Neither of us had been to Bridal Veil Falls, and I thought the kids could do…