by Nancy | Oct 19, 2016 | The Americas |
Before winter sneaks up on me, I’m trying to take in as much fall drama as possible. So with friends I headed out to the Olympic Peninsula, bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the Hood Canal. The Olympic Peninsula is known for its temperate...
by Nancy | Sep 27, 2016 | Africa |
I have been to Nairobi and Mombasa a few times and regret never making the short hop across the water to the island archipelago of Zanzibar. I was so happy when my son and his wife went for me last week. Here’s how to book a vacation full of healing color and...
by Nancy | Aug 24, 2016 | The Americas |
Don’t let the title fool you. Cascadia, the region including Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, offers plenty of extreme activities, but there’s also no better place to chill and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. This week, my husband and I chose Salt Spring...
by Nancy | Aug 10, 2016 | The Americas |
Let’s keep them alive by protecting Mount Rainier National Park from being loved to death. Mt. Rainier was America’s fifth National Park, and the first one so conserved because of its forests. In 1888 John Muir climbed to the summit of Mt. Rainier and fell...
by Nancy | Aug 4, 2016 | The Americas |
My son chose July 31 for his wedding because it has historically been the best summer day in Western Washington. True again this year, so we rushed off to Mt. Rainier National Park. Here’s why: 1. Mt. Rainier National Park has over 260 Miles of prepared trails...
