Category Archives: Destinations

Camp 18, Elsie Oregon – Breakfast, Things to See and a Hike – Restaurants

When my husband and I first met, for one of our first dates he asked me out for breakfast and a hike. He wanted to take me to Camp 18 in Elsie Oregon. I hadn’t ever been there. I hadn’t ever heard of it. It sounded like fun (and to go there with a handsome guy, how lucky can a girl get)?

Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 3, Our Remaining Three Excursions – Travel

We had decided to go horseback riding in an Alaskan forest for our third excursion…..They did warn us that we could come across a Grizzly Bear…..
For our forth excursion, We arrived at the port of Ketchikan. We were ready to go to see the lumberjack show. If you decide to go to Ketchikan as one of your ports, go see the Lumberjack show. I don’t believe you will be disappointed
Our fifth excursion, was to be done with us riding in a horse drawn trolley through downtown Victoria British Columbia, Canada….
Here is where we were going to need our passports. You enter and exit using your passports (don’t lose them).

Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 2, Up Through Our First Two Excursions – Travel

Just One Thing Before You Start Reading This Post This is the second post of a three post series. If you haven’t already read it, you might want to read; “Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 1, Prepping for the Cruise“. My son and I planned this trip a year in advance. WeContinue reading “Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 2, Up Through Our First Two Excursions – Travel”

Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 1, Prepping for the Cruise – Travel

My youngest son and I decided to go on an Alaska cruise together. We wanted to go for one week. I had heard fantastic reviews about Norwegian Cruise Lines and I had been in contact with a lady who works for Norwegian. She could help us set everything up. Her name is Lynn. She isContinue reading “Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 1, Prepping for the Cruise – Travel”

The St. Paul Rodeo in St. Paul, Oregon – Entertainment

When you go to the Annual St. Paul Rodeo in St. Paul, Oregon, USA, there is so much to do and see. I love the carnival rides there. I love the food at the fairgrounds. I love to go see all of the animals and go to the rodeo. At the end of it all, the fireworks are beautiful. It is an all day and into the night event that I look forward to each year.

Boundary County Historical Museum – Bonners Ferry, Idaho – Travel

If you are someone who enjoys going to museums, I found a museum you might like to visit in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Bonners Ferry is in Northern Idaho. It is only 27 miles (43km), to the Canadian border from there. Bonners Ferry is the county seat in Boundary County, Idaho. Boundary County Idaho is oneContinue reading “Boundary County Historical Museum – Bonners Ferry, Idaho – Travel”

Cape Disappointment Trail and the North Head Lighthouse – Ilwaco, Washington – Travel

During one of our camping adventures, we decided to go to a popular, nearby hiking trail that ends at a lighthouse, (we were camping at Fort Stevens in Hammond Oregon). We were heading to Cape Disappointment and the North Head Lighthouse.

Fort Stevens State Park and Campgrounds – Hammond, Oregon – Travel

I don’t really want to write about this place….cuz…..I want to keep it all to myself, bwahahahahahahaha (maniacal laughter)….. Ok, you twisted my arm. I’ll tell you all that I know…. A day came when my husband suggested, for fun, we should go camping. Well, after great thought, many discussions (and a purchase or two),Continue reading “Fort Stevens State Park and Campgrounds – Hammond, Oregon – Travel”

Nehalem Bay State Park

My husband and I love RV camping, (Glamping, as my daughter puts it). If you are looking for lots of outdoor activities, Nehalem Bay State Park is the place to go. If you are driving down highway 101, along the Oregon coast, the park is about 2 miles south of Manzanita. It’s at 9500 SandpiperContinue reading “Nehalem Bay State Park”