We LOVE the Pacific Northwest, it's become one of our favorite places to vacation! On this trip we visited Marrowstone Island, Olympic National Park, Washington Coast & the Northern Oregon Coast.
9/19/19
Alaskan Cruise with Kids...
I turned 50 this summer and knew I would be ok if I could travel somewhere fun! 😂 I've been wanting to visit Alaska since college when I wrote a 40 page paper on it. It did not disappoint. We sailed from Seattle to Juneau, then onto Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria.
8/9/19
RV trippin... 7 States in the NorthWest
This summer we explored 7 States in our RV in 20 days. This is our longest RV trip so far and we loved the relaxed life on the road.
8/18/17
The Best of Washington... Whidbey Island, Seattle & Olympic National Park!
We've spent a lot of time in Washington and this is our favorite Washington Itinerary...
3/3/11
Forks, Washington in search of VAMPIRES and sites from the TWILIGHT book series!
Entering Forks...
I was excited to visit my sister in Seattle and nearby Forks to see the sites from the Twilight Book Series. 10/26/10
Fall on the North Cascades Scenic Highway
After falling in love with Washington's Olympic National Park we returned to Washington to drive the North Cascades Scenic Highway. We took the 20 minute Mukilteo ferry to Whidbey Island to begin our journey on the Scenic Highway and stopped for a little shopping at the quaint historic village of Coupeville.
3/11/09
TWILIGHT SITES IN PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON
Port Angeles, Washington is one hour from Forks, Washington. If your visiting the Twilight sites (from Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Novel) you might want to stay here since you wont find much in Forks. If you book in advance you can stay at the Miller Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast (The Cullens Home) in Forks.
Bella and her friends drove from Forks to Port Angeles to go shopping at Gottschalks department store.
Bella walks to Port Book and News but decides its too "New Age" so she leaves and gets lost.
Bella is followed by 4 men then saved by her Vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen.
After being rescued Edward tells her friends he'll drive her home but first they eat (she eats) at La Bella Italia. This is Edward and Bella's first date.
If your wanting to explore Olympic National Park or relax in a beautiful area stay at the Lake Crescent Lodge (on your way to Forks). One of my favorite (kid friendly) hikes near the Lodge will take you to Marymere Falls.
P.S. This would be a great trip with your girlfriends! My sister and I did this with our husbands and they thought we were crazy and became impatient. Imagine that?! :)
*Click here to see pictures from Forks, Washington!
2/10/09
12/20/08
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
One of my favorite overnights is Spokane, Washington! It's such a beautiful town and it seems like they're always having a parade for something. Our crew hotel is right on the river and in walking distance to a gondola skyride, carrousel, outside ice skating, amusement rides and a train that takes you around the park. I always enjoy a long walk along the river after being on a plane all day.
Another place I like to wander to is the gardens at Manito Park. I love all the roses and old historic craftsman bungalows in the area.
12/2/08
DALE CHIHULY @ THE MUSUEM OF GLASS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Hot Shop
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For one week Dale Chihuly met with other Glass Blowers from around the world at the Hot Shop in Takoma.
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DALE CHIHULY
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I felt like a groupie as I waited in line at Dale Chihuly's book signing. I had fun learning more about him as I visited with some of the locals. I learned that he is from Takoma and started in Interior Design... maybe there's hope for me in glass blowing
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HOT SHOP
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
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