Some time off for a wedding

Some time off for a wedding

Several of our followers noticed we have not posted for a while and contacted us asking if all was well. We can assure you all is fine, we simply took some time out to fly back to Sacramento to attend Natalie’s (my daughter) wedding. We 

North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park

Luscious green forrests, beautiful blue/green lakes, spectacular snow-capped mountains and lots and lots of waterfalls perfectly sum up the North Cascades National Park in Washington. The name “North Cascades” is very appropriately as I could not believe the amount of water that comes cascading out 

Olympic Peninsula in Washington

Olympic Peninsula in Washington

We had underestimated how large the Olympic Peninsula in Washington is! We booked ourselves into an RV Park in Hoodsport, right alongside the Hood Canal on the eastern side of the peninsula. The Hood Canal is a fjord forming the western lobe of Puget Sound in 

Along The Oregon Coast

Along The Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is famous for its scenic beauty and quaint towns so we had high expectations when setting off to Tillamook. We were not disappointed! Even the heavy overcast skies and low temperatures could not dim our enthusiasm. In fact, those weather conditions actually 

A visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory

A visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory

Today we decided to visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory, about a 2 hour drive north along the Oregon Coast from our campsite in Waldport. As someone who grew up in the Netherlands, a country that produces A LOT of high quality and tasty cheese, I am 

Oregon’s Rogue River Bald Eagle

Oregon’s Rogue River Bald Eagle

We are camped along the Indian Creek (see Linda’s post), which runs into the Rogue River, a river known for its salmon runs and rugged scenery. It is one of the original eight rivers named in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 which 

McArthur-Burney Falls State Park — A well kept secret

McArthur-Burney Falls State Park — A well kept secret

I have visited this area multiple times, but had never heard of the Burney Falls. After seeing a small picture in a “things to do around here” flyer, we decided to check it out. About a 45 minute drive from the RV Park was all 

Yosemite in the snow

Yosemite in the snow

Well, it happened. After trying for about 4 years, we finally got the timing right and were in Yosemite the morning after a severe snow storm. And let me tell you . . . IT WAS AWESOME! Snow laden trees, prestine and thick soft snow 

A trip into Sego Canyon

A trip into Sego Canyon

Despite every intention to get up early today, it wasn’t until eight-ish before we surfaced. Looking outside and seeing no clouds what so ever, made us re-think our plans. Instead of going into Arches NP again, we decided to go to Sego Canyon to find 

Wild Horses of Nevada

Wild Horses of Nevada

Did you know that there are wild horses that roam the hill sides near Virginia City, just east of Reno? I didn’t, but stumbled upon them when visiting that area some time ago. Linda and I wandered the quaint streets of historic Virginia City. You