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We made it to Michigan with no problems, certainly less traffic than normal! We are now “hunkered down” in Bad Axe, in the Michigan “Thumb,” at Pat’s brother’s place. We’ll be “moochdocking” in their backyard until we can travel again.
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Category Archives: Washington
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
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Tagged Michigan Traveler, Mount St. Helens, Ranger-led Hike, RV Forums
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Whidbey Island, WA – July 2019
We arrived in Washington in early June, and most of the first month was spent helping our daughter rehab her new condominium. Wow, what a lot of work! We removed a floor to ceiling mirror that covered one of her … Continue reading
Posted in Michigan Traveler, Washington
Tagged Friday Harbor, full-time RV, Michigan Traveler, RV Forums, San Juan Island, Whidbey Island
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Junior Rangers at Mount Rainer, August 2016
Mount Rainer dominates the eastern skyline of the Seattle/Tacoma area. A volcano that made its last major eruption too long ago to remember, it is still an active volcano. We were able to have our three granddaughters stay with us … Continue reading
Exploring the Olympic Peninsula, July 2016
Olympic National Park is a million acres in the Olympic Peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound. The park is unique in that it is actually three parks in one. First, there is the temperate rain forest in the … Continue reading
Whidbey Island, WA – July 2016
Whidbey Island is located in Puget Sound, north of Seattle. Our reason for traveling to Whidbey Island may seem a bit strange. Many, many years ago I saw one of those disaster movies where the President and First Family were … Continue reading
We Finally Made It To Washington
We began our journey to Washington in March and, eleven states later, we arrived at Camp Murray Beach Campground near Lakewood, WA on May 25th. At the risk of revealing a great secret, Camp Murray Beach is a hidden jewel. … Continue reading
Tacoma, WA – September 2014 – Part Three
We returned to Camp Murray to an ideal campsite, right on the shore of American Lake. That evening Scott and I attended a program at the twins school about DOGS (Dads Of Great Students). This is a program to get … Continue reading
Tacoma, WA – September 2014 – Part Two
Grayland Beach State Park is right on the Pacific coast, just south of the small fishing town of Westport, WA. The campground is very nice and I would definitely call it “big rig friendly,” the roads are wide and the … Continue reading
Tacoma, WA – September 2014
As soon as we returned to the “Lower 48” from our trip to Alaska we had to fly back to Michigan for doctor appointments and to visit family. We set up at the Camp Murray Beach Campground. This is a … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, Military RV Parks, National Guard, Washington
Tagged fifth wheel trailer, full-time RV, fulltime RV, JBLM, Kayaking, RV Forums, Salmon Run
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