Month: September 2022 (Page 3 of 4)

Seattle (Bothell), Washington

On Friday, we traveled 105 miles to Bothell, Washington just north of Seattle, to Lake Pleasant RV Park. Another full-service RV Resort. Great sites with good privacy between sites.

On Saturday, the group rented 2 12 passenger vans and went to downtown Seattle. Pam and Kelly walked around with Terry and Kirk. Using this video as our guide, we did a foodie tour. First we went to Piroshky Piroshky and Wow. Great food. Our favorite of the day. We then went right next door to Beecher’s Homemade Cheese and had their “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese. Next, we walked to “Dog in the Park” to have a Seattle Dog. Made with cream cheese and carmalized vegies, it was good. Still like a Chicago dog better. Next up – Pike Place Chowder. It was just to hot outside to eat hot chowder, so the group passed. The entire group then went to Dick’s Drive-In for burgers. Although Seattle believes this is the best burger in the country, many felt that In-N-Out and Culver’s are better – Sorry.

We also walked around the market. Saw some fish throwing and lots of small shops.

Visits: 72

Leavenworth Ziplines

On Wednesday, the group went ziplining at Leavenworth Ziplines. Our group really enjoyed the 5 different ziplines. They started small (under 100 feet) and ended big (1,200 feet). Very fun and safe. We had a great couple of leaders who made the event very fun.

Visits: 69

Leavenworth, Washington

On Tuesday, we drove 85 miles to Icicle River RV Resort in Leavenworth, Washington. Another very nice RV resort with full hookups. Campground was on a river and full of nature. There was a bear that climbed a tree to gather apples. A small mule deer was pushed into the river by coyotes and was stuck in the strong currents. Kelly went out into the river to herd him/her to safety.

On Wednesday, a small group of us hiked the Icicle Gorge Trail up in the mountain in the morning and then the group went zip lining (separate post) in the afternoon.

On Thursday, we visited the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. We really enjoyed this outing. They raise and release 1.2 million spring Chinook salmon each year back into the Columbia River.

Later, Pam and Kelly went downtown Leavenworth; in the 1960’s, with the Cascade Mountains looking like the Alps, the town decided to transform into a Bavarian Village.

We each had a flight of beer at the Icicle Brewing Company. While there, Kelly bought a 64oz / 2 Liter growler – made in Germany – filled with a great amber beer.

For dinner, we went to Ludwig’s Gasthaus. Pam had “Ludwig’s Poutine” Crispy fries and cheese curds topped with Jagersauce (mushroom gravy). She also had the Kase (cheese) Spatzle; house made Spatzle with Swiss cheese and grilled onions. Kelly had the Schweinshax’n (Pork Knuckle). Prepared “Bavarian” style. Served with Red Potatoes, Sauerkraut and Red Cabbage

Visits: 17

Labor Day Adventures

On Monday, Labor Day, we had a great group adventure! We had a 44 mile, high speed (44mph) boat ride to the village of Stehekin. The town is only accessable to boat.

We rode the Lady Liberty to Stehekin. Once there, Pam took off on a 3-1/2 hour horse ride UP the mountain to Howard Lake on her horse “Cash”. The group of 5 has a great ride and box lunch. Kelly rode a bus to 10 miles up to the High Bridge. Along the way we stopped at the old One Room School House which was in use not so long ago. We stopped at the bakery for coffee and also stopped the Buckner Orchard Homestead

Then, a group of us rode bikes down the mountain (10 miles) on bikes. Very nice. You can rent regular bike and eBike.

If you get a chance to visit Stehekin, do it. It is great.

Visits: 58

Brewster, Washington & Road Trip

On Saturday, we drove 64 miles to the Brewster City Cover RV Park in Brewster, Washington. Nothing spectacular about this campground and town except it has a great location to get out and see things.

On Sunday, a group of us drove over 200 miles up into the cascade mountains. We saw Diablo Lake (amazing turquoise water) and then hiked to Ross Dam. The hike was strenuous down to the dam, but boy was it worth it. The dam is easy to access and walk across; you can touch and see everything. Very fun for an engineer.

We then went to the Washington Pass Overlook and hiked that trail.

On the way home we stopped for dinner at East 20 Pizza. Fantastic Pizza and Beer. We were serenaded by Roberto from Cuba. Very fun!

Visits: 45

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