Devouring life, one bite at a time
One of the best things about the camper has been the countless inspiration for projects. And what better way to experiment than with a beat up camper? Like this penny tile floor. I’ve probably spent hours drooling over Pinterest boards with these kinds of things, …
Welcome to our photo album chronicling our adventure fixing up a ’77 Dodge Robinhood. It’s been burly, but boy, have we had fun rolling our sleeves up and making improvements. When we purchased the camper in the spring of 2017, the bones seemed pretty good, …
Almost two years ago, we did something a little crazy ….
My dad found this interesting lichen specimen when we stopped at the visitor center before hiking the mysterious Hoh Rainforest. Thought I’d share. There are few words for such an extraordinary place, but there are lots of pictures! Enjoy.
After leaving Hurricane Ridge, we continued west on our drive around Olympic National Park until we reached our next stop at Lake Crescent. A hike nearby gave us a preview of the rainforest ecosystem we’d be seeing when we went on to Hoh Rainforest, and …
I didn’t mind at all that our view was obstructed. When you are at your final destination on a trip, one that you’ve dreamed of seeing for ages, you’re just happy to be there. I’m sure these guys felt the same.
We did see a glacier up close and personal. That counts, right? Because it’s October and the ice is still there? Anyone?
This was our view, which didn’t showcase the Olympic Mountains at their peak, but I still found it to be pretty spectacular.
It started to clear up as we headed down the mountain.
And just beyond that ridge … Canada!
We drove around Lake Crescent towards the other side of the park and the other natural treasures in store.
The next destination on our Washington itinerary was Olympic National Park, waaaay north just across the bay from Vancouver, Canada. Did I mention I have never been to Canada before? Or seen it, despite living in Northern Wisconsin for 4 years of my life. My …
Autumn is behind in California but just beginning in Washington. It’s the evergreen state, for sure, but dramatic splashes of color are showing up. Along with the mighty Mount Rainier, which I’m seeing out my window for the first time. Outside Olympic National Park, the …
This week we found ourselves in the Yakima area of Washington, and went for a drive to explore it more and search for wildlife. (Picture a stopped car with four people squinting up into the hills through binoculars and you have my family.)
We admired the craggy cliffs of basalt jutting out of the canyon. The big-horn sheep climb up with their lambs to protect them from predators in the spring. Can you believe the safest place for them is at the edge of these cliffs?
What wildlife have you spotted recently?
A little fun on the road with the Android spinoff of Instagram, called Retro Camera. Good news for mediocre photos and subpar photographers. A boring old snap on the road looks like a unique and intentional shot. Glad I have a way to beef up …