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A week at lake Pearygin near Winthrop WA
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On the way back we stopped at Newhalem and the boys climbed on this old train. ]]>Family hike to the Pacific Ocean
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From there we drove west, to lake Ozette, 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The map below shows the hiking route that we took. First we hiked to Cape Alava, then 3 miles along the beach to Sand Point, then on Sunday, 3 miles back to the trailhead.
The first night at Cape Alava, we had a camp fire on the beach and roasted marshmallows.
Below is the view from our campsite, this was a nice and grassy campground.
We used two tents for the 4 of us.
On Saturday, Marcia fixed a great taco lunch on the beach hike.
After arriving at sand point George decided to make sand angels (like snow angels) in the sand. He still doesn't understand how so much sand ended up in his tent later. Throughout the afternoon, George and Alex built beach forts, and explored the beach areas.
Marcia, George and Alex with their packs on ready to head home.
Here I am throwing my pack on, ready to hike out.
The the trails from the parking lot to Cape Alava and to Sand Point were board walks made from splitting cedar logs.
Getting home was a bit of an issue. It was a bit stormy, and the little Port Townsend Ferry couldn't handle the waves. It had to turn back, and we then drove to the Edmonds / Kingston ferry.
What a great weekend.
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Alex had his mind mad up to catch fish.
The camp kitchen was amazing.
We had a spectacular fish free lunch.
One of the trout in the frying pan.]]>Kongespill
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You play it on your lawn.
It was described to me as two teams attempt to knock over their opponents blocks of wood by hurling lengths of dowel.
I am going to have to learn all the rules and try it out. It sounds like a wooden version of bocce ball without the ball.]]>Back from Osoyoos
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Osoyoos is a lake in Eastern Washington / Eastern BC. The lake crosses the border between Washington and BC.
To start out we didn't know how the weather was going to turn out. The rainbow was amazing.
On Saturday we went north into BC Canada to visit the tasting rooms at a couple of the local wineries.
We found a lovely building for someone to fix up. Maybe not the best flip house, but it was a great view.
When we were in Canada, we noticed a fire break out on one of the ridges above the town of Oliver. The forest service was on the scene quickly with drops of flame retardant.
This statue was located at the BC Visitor Information center.
When driving through Osoyoos, we discovered a store called Stedmans.
Alex and I slept out under the stars on Sunday night (no tent).
On Monday Gypsy wanted to go biking, but she couldn't get the bike helmet to fit. ]]>Hiking in the Paysayten Wilderness
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Alex and I at the trail head ready to get started.
A dead donkey along the trail that was loaded with dynamite ready to be blown up. I guess it is easier than carrying it out, but 60 sticks of dynamite seems like too much.
After 3 days of solid heavy rain, our boots and socks finally need drying.
We entered the burned out area on the 4th day and left on the 5th day.
Plants starting to thrive in the burnt out area.
More recently burned area.
Did a bear make those claw marks. Can you read the sign?
More fresh growth in the burned out area.
Cougar Lake.
Cougar Lake.
An interesting river that just appeared out of the base of a rockslide.
The Hidden Lake where we camped.
Stream near our camp. We filtered this water for drinking.
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