Taking my camera out and about the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.
Sequim Irrigation Festival Float Unveiling and Kickoff Dinner
The Sequim Irrigation Festival is the longest running festival in the state of Washington. 2024 marks the event's 129th year! This year's festival theme is "Mountains to Shore, Whatever You're Looking For" and will run from May 3 - 12, but the build up to the festival starts months ahead of time.
Community Organic Gardens of Sequim
When you walk by something like this garden, full of flowers, veggies and whimsy, you have to stop and take pictures! No commentary because this garden really doesn't need it.
Driving Along Lake Crescent
A gorgeous summer Saturday, so it’s time to hit the road. Tossing my camera, a few bottles of water, and no game plan into the car, I picked up my mother for a spur-of-the-moment drive to Lake Crescent.
Lavender Weekend 2022
The third weekend in July is Lavender Weekend and Festival here in Sequim. For the 26th year, the Sequim Lavender Growers Association puts on a 3-day extravaganza.
First Beach at La Push
Summer hasn't quite made it here yet, a few warm days here and there, but a lot of cloudy skies and mid-60s temperatures. So when a reasonably sunny day showed up, off west I went. I found myself driving down Hwy 101, past Lake Crescent and on a whim, decided to take Hwy 110 to La Push.
Forks Old Fashioned 4th of July
Happy Independence Day!
So it's off on a road trip to Forks, Washington for their Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. Camera, waterproof bag, towel and raincoat all went into the trunk, along with snacks, water and candy.
Forks Cemetery Headstone Cleaning
On a Saturday morning, I tossed my camera in the car and headed for Forks. Specifically, the Forks Cemetery. The Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution cleans veterans' headstones and grave markers throughout the summer.
Port Townsend with No Particular Place to Go
Meeting a friend at the Kingston ferry, we decided to head to Port Townsend for a day of just strolling along the waterfront and catching up. After 7 hours of hanging out, 2.7 miles walked, delicious food, and no particular plans, our day in Port Townsend was lots of fun!
Race to Alaska R2AK and Seventy48
What is the Race to Alaska (R2AK)? There's no official course (other than one waypoint at Bella Bella), and the tagline says it all -- 750 miles, no motors, no support. All the way to Alaska.
Olympic Game Farm
It's hard to describe the Olympic Game Farm - some weirdly wonderful mix of petting zoo, menagerie, animal sanctuary, and absolutely the most fun I've had driving in years, animal smells and slobber and all. How often do you get to feed wheat bread to deer, elk, buffalo, llamas, bears, yak and musk ox through your car window?
Memorial Day Marvin G. Shields Service
I have passed the sign for the Marvin G. Shields gravesite many times on my trips up and down Highway 101 but never stopped. Today I finally made the turn down Cemetery Road to pay my respects to the only Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor. By plain dumb luck, I arrived just prior to the Memorial Day Service.
