Monthly Archives: September 2014

Lake Valhalla – I drove 85 miles for a 3.5 mile hike

Posted on 27. September 2014 by Rick

Its been off and on rain all week, but this weekend it was supposed to be clear and sunny and low 70’s. I wanted a little bit of a drive so I left the house about 920 and headed up … Continue reading →

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All 10.5 miles of Rattlesnake Mountain

Posted on 23. September 2014 by Rick

With Saturday the 13th likely going to be the last REALLY nice weekend of the summer, I opted to stay close to home but get some miles in and do an old favorite. Since Wendy had to open the store … Continue reading →

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Long Weekend to Mt St Helens and Hood River OR., Part 4

Posted on 8. September 2014 by Rick

The Days Inn in Yakima was a decent quiet place to stay. Monday morning the 8th, I got up about 7am, got some coffee and milk downstairs, had a bowl of granola while I checked a few emails, and then packed up to … Continue reading →

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Long weekend to Mt St Helens and Hood River OR., Part 3

Posted on 7. September 2014 by Rick

I had a hard time getting to sleep in the back of the van last night. Not a comfort thing, just couldn’t make myself relax. It was probably after 10 when I finally nodded off. I tell you, total absolute … Continue reading →

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Long weekend to Mt St Helens and Hood River OR., Part 2

Posted on 7. September 2014 by Rick

Aside from some middle of the night loud and rude and drunk neighbors at the Rodeway Inn, I got enough sleep, and got up about 630. Although a continental breakfast was included, I just went down for a cup of … Continue reading →

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Long weekend to Mt St Helens and Hood River OR., Part 1 – 9/5/14

Posted on 5. September 2014 by Rick

I took Friday and Monday off, 9/5 – 9/8 so I could take a long weekend away by myself. Originally, Dad and I were going to go down to the Columbia River and watch a steam engine run, but it … Continue reading →

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