Tag: Washinton State

Ruby Beach – One of the World’s Best?

Don’t take my word for it, listen to Lonely Planet, which included Washington State’s Ruby Beach on their 2025 list of the world’s best beaches, the only one from the United States to make the list! No, it’s not a white sand beach, with… Continue Reading “Ruby Beach – One of the World’s Best?”

I brake for Roosevelt Elk – on the Olympic Peninsula

Last week we spent a few days on the Olympic Peninsula and I was impressed once again with the raw, natural beauty of my home state of Washington. So much so that I don’t know how to unpack the pictures I took, how to… Continue Reading “I brake for Roosevelt Elk – on the Olympic Peninsula”

Long Beach Peninsula and Long Beach, the Town

Long Beach is perhaps my favorite place on the Washington Coast and good for a visit any time of year. The beach proclaims itself to be the longest in the world. Perhaps it is if you count the entire peninsula which is 28 miles… Continue Reading “Long Beach Peninsula and Long Beach, the Town”

Waterfalls of the Snoqualmie River – Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, and Franklin Falls

The most famous of course is Snoqualmie Falls, a popular tourist destination, and good for a visit any time of year, no hiking required, though you can take a trail to the bottom if you like. We love to stop by when we’re in… Continue Reading “Waterfalls of the Snoqualmie River – Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, and Franklin Falls”