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Category Archives: Washington
2023 – A Year In Review
We hope the year has been good to you and you have enjoyed the Christmas holidays. We are not in an RV anymore, but we have been busy. Many of our activities revolve around our twin granddaughter’s sports schedules. High … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, National Parks, Virgin Islands, Washington
Tagged Bonaire, Cross-Country, Folk Singing, Glacier Bay, Mendenhall Glacier, Sailing, SCUBA diving, Whidbey Island
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Camp Murray – One of Our Favorite Campgrounds – May-Sep 2021
There are three military campgrounds in the area of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The Army Travel Camp at Lewis North, the Holiday Park FAMCAMP at McChord Field, and the Camp Murray Beach Campground. While the Army Travel Camp and Holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Military RV Parks, Washington
Tagged Camp Murray Beach, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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Hiking the Local Trails – August 2021
The “Go To” hiking in the Seattle/Tacoma area is Mount Rainer. There are great trails there and the sights are truly amazing. However, it is a long drive to get to these trails and I wanted to check out some … Continue reading
Enjoying the Pacific Coast – August 2021
After spending two months in the south Tacoma (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) area we decided for a change of scenery and traveled to Westport on the Pacific coast. What a change in temperature! We went from hot to generally cool temperatures. … Continue reading
Getting the Gang (Family) Together – June 2021
For the last several years, we visited the Tacoma, WA area in the summer to see our oldest son, Scott, and daughter, Elisabeth. Then the next summer we would see our other son, David, in Lansing, MI. This year we … Continue reading
Posted in National Parks, Washington
Tagged Boeing Museum of Flight, Grove of the Patriarchs, Mount Rainer
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Fathers Day and Ape Cave – June 2021
It was nice to celebrate Father’s Day with my daughter and oldest son. Scott is also a father, so we were both able to choose what we would like to eat. We all met at our campsite at Camp Murray … Continue reading
On the Mat in Washington – June 2021
We arrived in Washington on May 26th and set up at the Camp Murray Beach RV Park. Camp Murray is the Headquarters of the Washington National Guard and the RV park is operated by the Washington National Guard Association. Camp … Continue reading
A Side Trip to Tacoma – July 2020
It has been an unofficial tradition when we go to the Smith family cottage for some of our kids and grandkids to fly from Washington to Michigan to join us. However, with conflicting schedules and the Corona Virus it was … Continue reading
Hiking Mount Rainer – August 2019
You can’t be in the Seattle/Tacoma area and not know about Mount Rainer. On a clear day it is visible from almost everywhere. In my opinion it is one of the best attractions in the area. We were able to … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, National Parks, Washington
Tagged backcountry hiking, Junior Ranger, Michigan Traveler, Mount Rainer, RV Forums
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Mount St. Helens – August 2019
For weeks U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey volcanologist David Johnston had been giving warnings that the volcano of Mount St. Helens was unstable and showing signs that it could erupt at any time. In his words, “The fuse has been … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, National Parks, Washington
Tagged Michigan Traveler, Mount St. Helens, Ranger-led Hike, RV Forums
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