Tag: Mt. Adams

Highlights from the Columbia Gorge

It was just last week that we were looking for a quick getaway and settled on one of our favorite places, the Columbia Gorge, three hours south. Three days, two nights, just enough time for the highlights. We started at Crown Point for a… Continue Reading “Highlights from the Columbia Gorge”

Our Beautiful Corner of the #Earth – in Washington State

Earth Day was April 22nd, and though I’m a bit late, let’s just call it Earth Week, how about? When I think of our beautiful planet, the stage on which we live our lives, I think of all the natural beauty surrounding me in… Continue Reading “Our Beautiful Corner of the #Earth – in Washington State”

Road Trip to the Columbia River Gorge

We were promised two days of sunshine earlier this week, and so to celebrate we drove south for a night at the Columbia River Gorge. Our plan was to take in the waterfalls on the Oregon side; then spend the night at Skamania Lodge… Continue Reading “Road Trip to the Columbia River Gorge”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascending over Mt Adams

On a recent flight from Seattle to Phoenix, I was lamenting the fact that I was once again sitting on the wrong side of the plane to see a close up of Mt Rainier.  A few minutes later, as we continued to ascend, the… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascending over Mt Adams”

Sunrise at Mt Rainier

Sunrise at Mt. Rainier but no need to get up early for I speak of the Sunrise side of the Mountain and not the time of day!  I hope you are not tired of Mt Rainier but the 4th of July proved a perfect time to visit… Continue Reading “Sunrise at Mt Rainier”