Sleep may be last on your list at Sleeping Lady Resort. Not that the beds aren’t uber comfy. They are. And once my head hit the pillow, I was easily lulled to sleep. But–fair warning–you might find it hard to pull yourself away from the myriad adventures that await if you book a visit to […]
Washington
Supermoon lunar eclipse!
Oh please, pretty please, Seattle. Please keep your current forecast that promises sunshine and clear skies for this coming Sunday. I want to see the supermoon lunar eclipse! I’ve been reading a articles, trying to pick up a few photography tips for the big show. Of course the biggest tip–and the biggest challenge here in […]
REACH for the river
The mighty Columbia River winds its way from the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada and flows northwest and then south into Washington State, turning west to form much of the border between Washington and Oregon before it empties into the Pacific Ocean. Telling the stories that celebrate the natural, scientific and cultural history of […]
There’s heaven in them thar hills: Horse Heaven
Nestled in southern central Washington State, between Yakima Valley and the Columbia River, is a little slice of heaven–Horse Heaven Hills–a long range of high, rolling hills in Klickitat, Yakima and Benton counties. James Gordon Kinney, an early pioneer, is credited with officially naming the Horse Heaven Hills in 1881. He first came to the […]
Autumn arrives at the Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum, resplendent as autumn arrives. “The breezes taste Of apple peel. The air is full Of smells to feel- Ripe fruit, old footballs, Burning brush, New books, erasers, Chalk, and such. The bee, his hive, Well-honeyed hum, And Mother cuts Chrysanthemums. Like plates washed clean With suds, the days Are polished with A […]
Springtime in Walla Walla
Springtime in Walla Walla Undulating hills of green, fields of onions, vistas for miles, and grapevines dotting the landscape. Want to see more fields of fancy? Check out Delicious Baby Photo Friday.
The walls of Walla Walla
Last week we enjoyed four glorious days in Walla Walla. There is so much to do and see in this small city. I’ll be featuring a few highlights from our trip in upcoming posts. On this post, I’d like to share photos of the wall art that decorates the downtown core. I love the walls […]
Life could be a dream: Puget Sound in the sunlight
I held my hand over my forehead to shield my eyes from the intense sunlight. Sunlight! And then I saw them, like mythical creatures walking on water. Paddleboarders. Where was I? Hawaii? I shook my head in disbelief. I was looking out over the water toward my very own Puget Sound. Life could be a […]
My first hike in Wonderland
Dada, Mama and I went for a hike on the Wonderland Trail (the trail that goes all the way around Mt. Rainier). I fell asleep during the 15 minute drive to the trail head and slept for almost two hours. I felt so good after my nap and was ready to go on a hike, […]
Snow is delicious: Baby Bird’s second food review
Trying to beat the heat? Eat more snow! At least that’s what Baby Bird suggests in her second food review (Maple Teething Biscuits: Review #1). HA-ay. Hi. Ah. Mmmmm. Dada. [Look at this white stuff, Dada.] Dis. DAH.Dah. Dada. [WHAT is this stuff, Dada?] Dada: Sweetie, We’re on the high slopes of Mt.Rainier. This is […]