Category: Washington
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Return to Lena Lake
July 23, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 63 of 170 Some hikes just call for a repeat visit, and Lena Lake is definitely one of them. This 7.2-mile roundtrip trek, with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, rewards you with a fantastic swimming lake at the top. Our last trip to Lena Lake was on a…
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Exploring Pike Place Market: A Seattle Must-See
July 22, 2025. Seattle, Washington. Day 62 of 170 Today, we spent the afternoon at Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle. This is definitely a tourist attraction and a must-see when visiting the area. Pike Place Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States, having opened in 1907. It’s known for…
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Wildlife Encounters and Trails at Mount Rainier’s Sunrise
July 21, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 61 of 170 Today, we hiked on the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. The Sunrise area, located at the end of Sunrise Park Road, is Mount Rainier’s highest point reachable by vehicle, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the mountain and surrounding Cascade Range. It’s a hugely popular…
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The Healing Power of Jesus: Insights from Anchor Church
July 20, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 60 of 170 Today, we worshipped with our brothers and sisters at Anchor Church in Tacoma, Washington. We were welcomed with smiles and handshakes at the door, and after coffee, we settled into our seats. The worship team was very talented and brought forth a mix of new songs,…
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Bremerton, Washington: A Day Trip Guide to Naval History
July 19, 2025. Bremerton, Washington. Day 59 of 170 Today, we embarked on a day trip to Bremerton, Washington. Bremerton, the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula, is nestled along the scenic Puget Sound. It’s renowned as the home of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Puget Sound Naval Museum. The shipyard, a National…
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Inside Microsoft’s Campus: Visitor Center Highlights
July 18, 2025. Seattle, Washington. Day 58 of 170 Today, we visited the Microsoft Visitor Center, located in Building 92 on their main campus in Redmond (not technically Seattle, but a close suburb). The Microsoft complex itself is a sight to behold; it’s essentially a town for the over 53,000 employees who work there. The…
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Baptism at Talapus Lake: A Special Family Moment
July 17, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 57 of 170 Today, we had a once-in-a-lifetime experience hiking to Talapus Lake, located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness within the Central Cascades Region of Washington State. After our hike, we all settled by the lake to rest a bit. I immediately went into catnap mode while the boys…
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A Thrilling Night at Lumen Field: Sounders vs. Rapids
July 16. 2025. Seattle, Washington. Day 56 of 170 Today, we made our way to Lumen Field in downtown Seattle to watch their beloved Sounders take on the Colorado Rapids. We don’t usually attend professional sporting events, but this was a unique opportunity to soak in the city’s atmosphere while enjoying a soccer game. We…
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Exploring Boeing’s Everett Factory: A Unique Seattle Experience
July 14, 2025. Tacoma, Washington. Day 54 of 170 Today marked our first of many days in the Seattle area. We’re staying in Tacoma, just to the south, which offers a great base for exploring. We wasted no time and immediately visited the Boeing Everett Factory. This is a truly unique opportunity, as the factory…
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Exploring the Magic of Lena Lake: A Hiker’s Paradise
July 12, 2025. Brinnon, Washington. Day 52 of 170 Today was our last hike at Olympic National Forest. We chose to hike Lena Lake, a 7.2-mile round trip with a 1,300-foot elevation change. By the numbers, it’s a moderate to difficult hike, but the trail is well-maintained with a number of switchbacks that make the…