Washington

Suncadia, only about 90 miles from Seattle, makes a nice getaway in Eastern Washington. It's become wildly popular with the work-from-home crowd.

Mike backpacked 30 miles up the Bogachiel trail in Olympic National Park. He wanted to visit the trail crews that we help sponsor with our foundation. Part of their work was to historically restore a [...]

Second Beach is an undiscovered gem in Olympic National Park, especially at low tide. We were guided by a board member from Washington's National Park Foundation, John Meyer, who offered up his company and expertise [...]

Yesterday with my mother and today with my grandson. "And the seasons, they go round and round. And the painted ponies go up and down. We're captive on the carousel of time. We can't return, [...]

We love being title sponsors at the CLUB (Contractors, Legislators, Unions and Business) golf tournament – involving the professionals that work in and around Washington state to bring its citizens the goods, services, safety and [...]

We didn't find much litter on the beach near Port Angeles, which gave us a lot of respect for the local community.  We stopped by Olympic National Park, too!

We have SO many friends and family in Seattle, this is a combo of 2022 visits.

We'll never turn down a home cooked meal, particularly when Terry Jones and her husband Walt Yund are involved.  Wow!

Mike and I had a separate tea with Mom, in her room. Although her Alzheimer's is progressing, she still remembers those who see and call her regularly. She still tells great stories of her escapades [...]

A toned down celebration this year, without Mom, who wasn't able to travel.  Our group still had a great time at Sarah's home, with lots of goodies.  Love these women!!

The Grand River Lodge in Leavenworth, WA was our stay for three nights to celebrate Sarah's birthday.  Jennifer, Cynthia, Tonya, Erin, Jessica and Brigid - plus Sarah and me, each in our own bedroom! [...]