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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
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
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Cape Disappointment Is Dense With History

Most places have some sort of interesting history, Cape Disappointment is incredibly rich in history and has far more than its fair share.

Steve Weileman January 11, 2020
Glines Canyon Dam
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Glines Canyon Dam

We used Rad Power bikes to carry us past the road washout and reach the site of the Glines Canyon Dam, which was removed in 2014 as part of the salmon restoration project.

Steve Weileman December 1, 2019
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Off Season at the Wynoochee Dam

Miles of pristine highway was leading us north toward our destination, but where was everyone? Something seemed off in all of this.

Steve Weileman November 13, 2019