Tag Archives: Washington state

Dry Falls and Grand Coulee Dam

Posted on October 23, 2012 | 6 comments

Did you know that Dry Falls in Washington State is ten times the size of Niagara? Yup…Dry Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. That is, it was the largest waterfall in the world; now it is extinct, but still impressive to see.

My sisters, hubby and I have a Dad Day once a year, where we take him on a day trip, and this year we took him to Dry Falls and Grand Coulee Dam.

Clicking on the photos will give you a closer look.

Grand Coulee Dam is the largest dam in the United States. We happened to be the last tour of the season.

A fire this summer burned the surrounding hills.

The spillways were not open this day, but still fun to look down from the top of the dam.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake behind the Grand Coulee Dam.

I encourage you to take day trips and explore the countryside where you live. If you can, take your Dad too!

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A Canoe Afternoon on the Columbia

Posted on July 5, 2012 | 8 comments

The 4th of July dawned beautifully…plenty of sunshine, blue sky and calm Columbia water. This was a day to drop everything, pack a lunch and do some paddling. We’ve had a whole lot of rain and thunder, day after day, so this day was extra special.

We launched from Marcus Campground. Marcus, Washington, is an old town with a rich history. If Hubby and I didn’t live just up the road, we would definitely camp at this scenic and peaceful campground.

We parked at the swallows condo for lunch.

The picture below doesn’t do justice to the swallows who did their best to let us know that we were uninvited guests.

Hubby had a much needed pleasant outing!

At home, outside the dining room window, the Cedar Waxwings enjoyed a picnic on dogwood berries. Hubby needs to keep those windows clean on the outside just for such photographic occasions as this! But today, was Hubby’s day of rest.

And we were blessed.

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Manito Park and Botanical Gardens – Part 3

Posted on June 18, 2012 | 6 comments

I’m hold up in a motel in Ely, Nevada. It’ll be another long driving day tomorrow (Moving Mom from Yuma, AZ to Spokane, WA.). And then one more day to get the U-Haul unloaded and Hubby and I drive another 2 hours to home. We should be home by Tuesday.

You can see the Part 1 of Manito Park here and Part 2 here.

How about a few photos from the Conservatory at Manito Park? And then I’m going to bed. I’ll be on the road again by the time you see this post.