She bitch-slapped the Pacific Northwest and caused destruction beyond comprehension. Trees were SCORCHED BARE up to 17 miles away. Enough ash was thrown out to fill a football field 150 MILES high. Mt. St. Helens - it has always had a fascination to me. I cannot explain why because I just have no idea why. … Continue reading Day Twelve – September 21, 2012
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Day Eleven – September 20, 2012
Today was a leisurely travel day to go a short hop and not really too much to write about. The driving distances won't be as much now that I am in my new home state. Not a very good night's sleep last night so I woke up rather late. I got around, had breakfast, went … Continue reading Day Eleven – September 20, 2012
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Day Ten – September 19, 2012
I am sitting in Mt. Rainier NP writing this edition. I ended up with a campsite in the Park next to a beautiful river. The Douglas Firs surrounding me are probably 100 feet tall minimum, and are probably 3 - 5 feet wide at the base. They are huge. The smell and sound of the … Continue reading Day Ten – September 19, 2012
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Day Nine – September 18, 2012
A cool, crisp start to the day. In Banff, it was still dark at 6:30, but here in Spokane around 6 it starts to get light. I woke up at 4:30 rarin' to go for some reason. Well, I got out and did some laundry. What an adventure. I nearly had to throw down on … Continue reading Day Nine – September 18, 2012
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Day Eight – September 17, 2012
Well, got up early this morning, got ready, and headed out to the Columbia Icefield. After a long drive to get there I got out of the car, got my boots on and assorted hiking gear together. I hiked up the hill and it was roped off. Apparently, you have to pay for a guided … Continue reading Day Eight – September 17, 2012
Journey and Destination 