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Fort Clatsop
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Escaping Wildfires in Fort Clatsop

It seemed the entire west coast suddenly erupted in flames. We found refuge in one of the few places free from the hazardous air conditions.

Steve Weileman November 15, 2020
North Cascades
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A Quick Peek at Mt. Baker

The team concludes their exploration of the North Cascades with a visit to Mt. Baker and surrounding area.

Steve Weileman October 11, 2020
North Cascades
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Brave New World in the North Cascades

We needed to get away for a little ‘mental health’ so we set our gaze on the North Cascades for something refreshing to take our minds off the world’s woes.

Steve Weileman September 19, 2020
Mt. Rainier National Park
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A Return to Mt. Rainier National Park

After months of hoping for a small return to normalcy, we finally drove through the open gates of Mt. Rainier National Park. to see how she had fared during the recent closure.

Steve Weileman July 25, 2020
Whidbey Island
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Cruising Whidbey Island

Stepping on to Whidbey Island is to follow in the steps of Capt. Vancouver and Lt. Puget. The island itself is named after the Sailing Master Joseph Whidbey.

Steve Weileman March 26, 2020
Port Crescent
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The Ghost Town of Port Crescent

Port Crescent’s prosperity and future, like so many others on the Olympic Peninsula, was depended on the placement of the tidal exodus of the railroad terminus rumored to built on the peninsula.

Steve Weileman February 21, 2020
Puntarenas Lighthouse
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Costa Rica: Puntarenas

The only thing keeping my eyes open as we descend below the cloud deck was the site of San Jose nestled in a deep green valley.

Steve Weileman January 23, 2020