Crossing through the state of Washington via Interstate 90, many drivers take a break in the college-town of Ellensburg. With a population of just over 20,000, Ellensburg is the most centrally located city in the state and is also the home of Central Washington University. It’s located about an hour-and-a-half from Seattle to the east, […]
Camp At A Quiet State Park On The Washington Coast
Washington State doesn’t have as many state parks on the coast as Oregon and California, but we recently found one in a scenic, remote spot. Grayland Beach State Park is located off Highway 105 along the Pacific Coast, only ten minutes south of Westport and a half-hour west of Aberdeen. Grayland Beach SP has a […]
This Washington Trail Follows An Abandoned Rail Line
Railroads conquered the mountain passes of the west long before highways were constructed. Much engineering was required to construct a rail grade gentle and straight enough to accommodate the locomotives along with the freight and passenger cars they carried. The railroad over Washington State’s Steven Pass was no exception, requiring extensive tunnels, fills and soaring […]
Visit Washington’s Largest Natural Lake This Summer
Lake Chelan, in the heart of central Washington, offers much more than 300 days of annual sunshine. With four distinct seasons, this popular wine growing region attracts visitors throughout the year. RVers will especially love the town of Chelan which features Lake Chelan Golf Course and Lakeshore RV Park less than two miles away. Lakeshore […]
We Found A Free Hidden Campground In Washington
Those that regularly follow my adventures on this blog know that I am all about free places to camp and lesser-known places to explore. How have I driven past (literally within a half-mile) the free Liberty Campground for all of my life without checking it out is a mystery. The campground is named after the […]
Camp In Peace & Quiet On The Kitsap Peninsula
The Kitsap Peninsula, west of Seattle, is an oasis for people who love the outdoors. Thanks to its remote location across Puget Sound, this region is less visited than other areas just outside of the big city and maintains a more peaceful, easygoing way of life. With shoreline along Puget Sound and the Hood Canal, […]