It Has Been Busy!


We have had record-breaking visitation here at the refuge this year. We have had a lot of visitors this summer. We have had great weather to visit here and walk on The Spit. The birds are starting to migrate back through almost on a daily basis - interesting to see that change happen as well. … Continue reading It Has Been Busy!

This Weekend’s Adventure – August 14-15, 2013


After my motorcycle issues on my Vancouver Island ride last weekend I needed to work on my Honda V65. I did some research online and asked a few people on a forum and got some suggestions on what to look for and how to fix it so I am giving it a try. It did … Continue reading This Weekend’s Adventure – August 14-15, 2013

This Week’s Adventure – Motorcycle Ride on Vancouver Island, British Columbia


This past week I decided that I would finally get to Vancouver Island on my bike. Actually, it was just a few days prior to going that I decided I was going. On Tuesday it looked like rain where I was thinking of going - the coastal town of Tofino - so I was not … Continue reading This Week’s Adventure – Motorcycle Ride on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

A Hike In Olympic National Park – 07/31/13


On the recommendation of a friend, I took a hike from Obstruction Point in Olympic National Park today. I slept in longer than I thought I would this morning so I got a later start than I wanted, but I got there. It was a beautiful day and it was a great hike. I would … Continue reading A Hike In Olympic National Park – 07/31/13

They Are Back…


That's right. Twinkies... Those delicious creme-filled golden sponge cakes devoid of any food and nutritional value. I have not had them in nearly two years before they had stopped making them (other than trying a knock-off that really sucked). It really was a shame that happened, but it did and I am not going to … Continue reading They Are Back…