Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
During my trip to the Galapagos, we stayed three nights on Isabela Island. All the islands of the Galapagos were formed by volcanoes and Isabela is no different, but it was the one island where we ventured up to, around Continue reading Hiking into a Volcanic Caldera
Whenever I’m asked for places to see in Alaska (or more specifically Anchorage) Flat Top makes the cut. The main viewing area can be accessed by car (driving directions below). Depending on the weather Mount Susitna (Sleeping Lady) and Mt. McKinley Continue reading Hiking and Viewing at Flat Top in Anchorage, Alaska
As I mentioned in this week’s Photos of the Week post, I attempted to capture the sunrise again in Snohomish, Washington. Although the fog, decided that was not going to happen, I still want to share my photos and some Continue reading Bob Herman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy
Saturday’s hike marked our second attempt to get to Franklin Ghost Town. This time I had a rain jacket that was the right size, but wouldn’t you know it wasn’t really needed. It was a gloriously sunny day. I did Continue reading Franklin Ghost Town
Feature Show Falls is on the Boulder River Trail. To Get there head east from Arlington, Washington on Hwy 530 to milepost 41 and turn right on forest road 2010. The dirt road goes for 4 ½ miles before ending at Continue reading Feature Show Falls
What I won’t do to have a little adventure in my life. Today the plan was a hike to Melmont Ghost Town. We were to see remnants of buildings left behind from a time when Melmont Coal Mine was active. Continue reading Hiking to Melmont Ghost Town
When I heard that this week’s theme for FriFotos, on Twitter, was green I immediately thought of a hike we did at Lord Hills Park near Monroe, Washington last summer. If you are in the area, definitely check it out (at the Continue reading Lord Hills Park in Monroe, Washington
Today was my second and my Mom’s first visit to ATM. It was tied for my favorite things to do in Belize when I visited in December 2010. Today I wasn’t sure what to expect…would it be exactly the same?…would Continue reading Walking in the Steps of Mayans at ATM (Actun Tunichil Muknal)
This hike to Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene was both difficult and entertaining. Julie had to cancel the day before because of an event her son was doing and she didn’t want to feel rushed…neither did the rest of Continue reading Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene (almost) – July 17, 2011
This time we added some more hikers to our group. Jake and Cheryl couldn’t make it, but Julie brought along two of her friends, Janet and Jane (actually I can’t remember the second gal’s name so Jane will have to Continue reading Barclay Lake – July 9, 2011