After we left Crater Lake on our first visit there, we exited the National Park via the North Entrance Station. As we drove through the rain and the fog, we…
Category: Pacific Northwest
Following a Lava Path back up to the Volcano
This drive through Spirit Lake Highway shows you Mt. St. Helens up close and the devastation from the eruptions. Follow the lava path>>
Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge: So Verdant, So Rich
People come to Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge for the birds. It is like a paradise on earth for birds and birdwatchers, alike. It is also an area that is green…
Capitol Lake in Olympia
A few weeks back we had a sneak peek at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, WA, here on Tipsy from the TRIP. Now, let us see the lake that…
A quick look: Washington State Capitol
Look up the top 10 things to do in Olympia, Washington and you will see that visiting Washington State Capitol is among the top few. I had never looked up…
Cannon Beach and its army of rocks
Cannon Beach in Oregon has adramatic coast, thanks to igneous rocks the rise from the waters and silhouette the landscape. An army of rocks>>
Our World: Future of Flight Aviation Center
If you have a kid who has a fascination for machines that fly, Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo (a few miles north of Seattle – Washington ) will…
One evening in SeaTac
Sunrises and sunset are always magical. I’ve said that before, haven’t I? Let me say it again — whether it is a seaside sunset or a hill top sunrise or…
PhotoFeature: Portland Japanese Garden in Winter
I seem to have an affinity for Japanese Gardens. Landscaped with rich greenery and dotted with stone and bronze sculptures not to mention the ponds in them, these gardens seem…
Our World | Vancouver Lake
Vancouver Lake Regional Park in Vancouver, Washington, is a pleasant place for some family-time outdoors. It is not exactly one of those touristy places; more like a place where the…