Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 23 – Spokane
The day before had been a much-needed respite. We didn’t sightsee; we didn’t hike. We napped. Napping is glorious. Napping on a cushioned swing at the shores of a lake …
Things to do in Spokane, Washington
One of my dreams is to own a cabin on the side of a mountain by a lake. Alternatively, I suppose I could marry a man whose family owns a …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 20 – Walla Walla to Loon Lake
With a few exceptions, we hadn’t been tied to the clock on this trip. But this day, we were seeing someone special who was expecting us at a certain time. …
Oregon and Washington Road Trip: Columbia River Gorge to Walla Walla
Never ever ever ever EVER camp by railroad tracks. EVER. I know this. Any camper – any non-camper – knows this, but when you’re driving along the Columbia River and …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 18 – Oregon Coast to Columbia River Gorge
“Ugh.” “Foot?” “Growler.” We were now communicating with grunts and one-syllable words. In case you don’t speak Jim and Theresa, my foot had been cramping a little, so Jim thought …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 16 – Diamond Lake to the Oregon Coast
Fog shrouded the lake. It was quiet. I felt like a thrashing giant as I walked up the hill to the bathrooms. The walk back down wasn’t quite as loud, …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 14 – Near Boise to Bend, Oregon
We pitched our tent in their yard, so of course I was up before dawn. My cold was now officially gone. I said good morning to the horsies and watched …
Black Hills to Devils Tower Road Trip
From camping near Mount Rushmore to one of the most recognizable landmarks in the USA, here’s our Black Hills to Devils Tower road trip. A fine yellow dust covered everything …
Cattle Ranch to the Black Hills
We left the next morning after a meal of strawberries and cream, hardboiled eggs, and homemade raspberry muffins. Before breakfast, we didn’t know where we’d be that day, except for …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 4 – Valentine to the Badlands
Is there anything as supremely peaceful as sitting in a camp chair by a wild and scenic river, sipping a cup of coffee while birds sing and skip from branch …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 3 – Lewis & Clark State Park to Valentine, Nebraska
When we’re camping, my body has a very keen awareness of the sunrise. Like clockwork, when it’s still dark but the sky starts to lighten in the distance, it decides …