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warm waiting for the bus!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0068.jpgIMG_0068A perfect day for a snowshoehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0064.jpgIMG_0064https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0060.jpgIMG_0060Gorgeous creek running through the foresthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0059.jpgIMG_0059All alone in the foresthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0057.jpgIMG_0057A beautiful day in the woodshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_0052.jpgIMG_0052Being silly in the snow2018-03-09T05:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2018/01/29/cure-for-the-winter-blahs-portland-winter-light-festival/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_5428-copy.jpgIMG_5428 copyLight installation in front of the Tillikum Bridgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_5414-copy.jpgIMG_5414 copyLight train at Oregon 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Passhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0415.jpgSequoia National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0196.jpg2018-02-16T21:50:30+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/07/13/we-road-trip-tested-the-toyota-prius-v/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/15073396_10209618458237026_398941849218752329_n.jpgOur New Priushttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1642.jpgLuggage in the PriusOur luggage fit easily.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7910.jpgIMG_7910The car delivered us to all our destinations in stylehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_8033.jpgIMG_8033Make do with the old car.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7909.jpgIMG_7909https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7894.jpgIMG_7894A road trip to the Gorge was comfy for fourhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7904.jpgIMG_7904View 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Plates - bonus miles for the Vanity Insanity game!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-4.jpglicense plate gameUS Plates - updates your progresshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-2.jpglicense plate gameLicense Plate Zone - you can choose which particular plate you saw if you want. https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-1.jpglicense plate gameThe five apps we road testedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/536208_279103025561743_791718897_n.jpgThe License Plate GameHurrah - Our 50th plate was the 50th state!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/imgres.jpgimgresMarathon's license plate app logo2022-08-14T16:03:27+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/07/03/our-favorite-travel-games/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_5814-copy.jpgIMG_5814 copyFun and games!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/spaceteam.jpegspaceteamSpaceteam screen 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trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_1205-1.jpgimg_1205-1https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_1205.jpgimg_12052017-04-11T12:46:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/04/03/adventure-breakfast-my-new-favorite-thing/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_50111.jpgIMG_5011Yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5598.jpgIMG_5598Yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5596.jpgIMG_5596Hurray for friends and adventures!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5595.jpgIMG_5595Champagne mimosas all around!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5015.jpgIMG_5015Our prep tablehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5007.jpgIMG_5007So much yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_4994.jpgIMG_4994Snow shovel/knife2017-04-03T01:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/03/27/destination-west-texas-and-eastern-new-mexico/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3797225944_4e62bff653_z.jpg3797225944_4e62bff653_zELEVEN! photo by Steven Depolo, Flickrhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sunshine-copy.jpgsunshine copyLook at all that SUN in the forecast!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5952.jpgIMG_5952#46, #47, and #48!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5953.jpgIMG_5953Lonely Planet Big Bend/West Texas PDF2017-03-17T04:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/03/20/tips-for-a-great-spring-break/2017-03-17T04:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/08/10/tips-to-make-vacation-fun-for-kids/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3130.jpgVINP Beach30 steps from our Virgin Islands NP cottage!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3016.jpgIMG_3016The sorting hat!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2581.jpgIMG_2581I miss those palm trees!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2638.jpgIMG_2638No caption needed, the shells tell it all!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2312.jpgIMG_2312Will it be a Yahtzee???https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2168.jpgIMG_2168We read about island turtles in Escape from Fearhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2024.jpgIMG_2024Snackage!2017-03-17T03:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/03/13/snowshoeing-at-crater-lake-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/snowshoes.jpgsnowshoessnowshoeing Crater Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5801.jpgIMG_5801The wall of snow was easily twice as tall as me!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5133.jpgIMG_5133The carnage afterwardhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5081-copy.jpgIMG_5081 copyOur guide Misha with Regina and Judd, ready to roll!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5095.jpgIMG_5095Kim giving us safety info as we started out.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5785.jpgIMG_5785Danger, stay back!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5783.jpgIMG_5783Jeff warming up from the inside out!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5761.jpgIMG_5761The whole crew!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5755.jpgIMG_5755We're in Narnia!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5101.jpgIMG_5101Justin running up a hill in 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Photo: Jenny Graham.OSF Green Showhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2000_macbeth_audience-1.jpg2000_macbeth_audience-1OSF Thomas Theater, 2000 Macbeth production.2017-03-07T03:15:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/02/27/ashland-springs-hotel-a-lovely-splurge/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5799-crop.jpgAshland Springs HotelA bluebird day in Ashlandhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4891.jpgAshland Springs Hotel LobbyAshland Springs Hotel Lobbyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5727.jpgAfternoon TeaAfternoon tea servicehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5721.jpgimg_5721Waterstone Spahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5693.jpgHistoric Bird DisplayUnique bird displayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5687.jpgHotel LobbyAmazing chandelier above the lobbyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5681.jpgimg_5681Our cozy room2017-03-06T14:33:45+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/02/20/lamanai-eco-tours-in-belize/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0908.jpgBelizean bus stopWaiting for the bushttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0914.jpgNew River boatsRiverboatshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0933.jpgWelcome to LamanaiWelcome to Lamanaihttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0941.jpgLamanai MuseumLamanai Museumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mask-temple.jpgTemple of the MasksTemple of the Maskshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0961.jpgTemple of the MasksTemple of the Maskshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0967.jpgAtop High TempleUs climbing High Templehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_0984.jpgHigh TempleHigh 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it!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4049.jpgVoyage to the Sun trailDC's Voyage to the Sun trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4046.jpgSupreme CourtFlat Stanley visits the Supreme Courthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4019.jpgNPS mountieNPS police officer and Flat Stanleyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mg_1473.jpgJefferson MemorialCherry blossoms at the Jefferson Memorialhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mg_1442.jpgNight view in DCA gorgeous night sky view 2017-02-09T03:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/02/06/backpacking-olympic-national-parks-rugged-wilderness-coast/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4585.jpgNatural ArchPassing through a natural archhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4597.jpgHeadland AscentUp and down lots of ropes!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4608.jpgRocky BeachLots of rocky beach hikinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4638.jpgLeaving the FogLeaving the fog behind!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4645.jpgBald EagleBald Eagle at the mouth of the Ozette Riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4677.jpgOzette River CampsiteView from the Ozette River campsitehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4711.jpgOlympic CoastHeading toward Cape Alavahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4708.jpgBlack OystercatcherBlack Oystercatcherhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4716.jpgOlympic CoastKeeping your boots dry, one step at a time!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4730.jpgCape Alava CampsiteView from Cape Alava campsite2017-02-12T23:50:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/10/05/go-cubs-go-a-wrigleyville-weekend-in-chicago/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2990.jpgWrigley ScoreboardWrigley's manually-operated scoreboardhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2988.jpgRon SantoRon Santo statue outside Wrigley Fieldhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2775.jpgIMG_2775https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2762.jpgChicago dogCan't beat fun at the ol' ballparkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3077.jpgDImo's PizzaSlices out of left field, indeedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/macncheesepizza.jpgmacncheesepizzaYep. That's mac & cheese on a pizza.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3073.jpgIMG_3073https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2989.jpgRF bleachersThe view from right fieldhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2986.jpgWrigley Marqueehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2985.jpgWrigleyville AirbnbHistoric Airbnb in Wrigleyville2017-01-30T05:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/10/24/exploring-chicagos-wrigleyville/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/wavingwflag.gifwavingwflaghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/16nlchamps.jpg2016 NL ChampionsGo Cubs Go!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016marquee.jpgFly The W!2017-01-30T05:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/01/30/portland-winter-light-festival-is-this-week/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0240.jpgimg_0240Portland Winter Light 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nail mouthhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3923.jpgimg_3923Snowshoe adventure in the Lewis and Clark National Foresthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3683.jpgimg_3683Sunset iew from the end of Lake McDonaldhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3593.jpgimg_3593A Little Free Library on the Outside North Fork Road!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3254.jpgimg_3254Lake McDonald Lodge viewhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3067.jpgimg_3067Gorgeous Many Glacierhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0821-copy.jpgimg_0821-copySnowshoe fun!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/glacier-sign.jpgglacier-signGlacier National Park Many Glacier entrance2017-01-09T04:05:00+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2017/01/09/ten-free-entrance-days-to-us-national-parks-in-2017/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/findyourpark.pngFind Your Park2017-01-08T20:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/08/08/half-the-park-is-after-dark-photographing-the-night-sky/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_6014.jpgIMG_6014https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_6013.jpgIMG_6013The bright streak here is an iridium flare satellite, not a meteor.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5969.jpgIMG_5969https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5955.jpgIMG_5955The canyon lit by the moon!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5699.jpgIMG_5699The Milky Way was very obvious to the naked eye in the dark at BCGNPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5688.jpgIMG_5688The Milky Way in bright contrast to the dark trees.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5687.jpgIMG_5687We used a flashlight to briefly light this tree.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5617.jpgIMG_5617https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_5608.jpgIMG_5608Not too shabby for my first outing!2017-01-08T16:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/10/17/6517/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5727.jpgimg_5727Dragon Wall!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_6013.jpgimg_6013The bright streak is an Iridium flare satellitehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5803.jpgimg_5803Black Canyon of the Gunnison viewhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5788.jpgimg_5788Wildlife sighting!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5757.jpgimg_5757South rim view of BCGNP from the visitor centerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5748.jpgimg_5748Valley viewhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5659.jpgimg_5659Rimshot (ba-dum-cha)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5642.jpgimg_5642National Park #44 for us!2017-01-08T16:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/08/22/5-tips-to-make-your-mesa-verde-national-park-visit-great/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4135.jpgIMG_4135A kiva in Cliff Palace (note NO other people in the photo = sunset tour!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4084.jpgIMG_4084Cliff Palace sunset tour selfiehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4032.jpgIMG_4032Ranger Lindsey leading a tourhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4021.jpgIMG_4021Climbing a ladder on a tour in the HOT sunhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_2513.jpgIMG_2513Beautiful light on the sunset tourhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_2504.jpgIMG_2504Petroglyphs on our favorite MVNP hikehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_2485.jpgIMG_2485Cliff dwellings seen across the canyon2017-01-08T16:04:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/03/30/1075/2017-01-02T03:52:39+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/12/26/portlands-top-five-sights-and-much-more/2016-12-28T17:37:15+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/12/19/happy-holidays-from-a-week-or-a-weekend-3/2016-12-19T20:56:32+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/12/01/tuba-christmas/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tuba-copy.jpgPlay on!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9058.jpgIMG_9058The crowds enjoying Tuba Christmas at Pioneer Courthouse Squarehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9048.jpgIMG_9048That's a lotta tubas!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9040.jpgIMG_9040Tuba decoration gone wild!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9037.jpgIMG_9037Music teachers represent!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5383.jpgIMG_5383Fancy fingers!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5386.jpgIMG_5386Playing a carol.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5369.jpgAll decked outhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5346.jpgIMG_5346In the spirit!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5337.jpgIMG_5337I think he's been doing this a while! 2016-12-14T02:55:24+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/12/12/four-fun-snorkel-spots-in-kauai/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4411.jpgLydgate BeachLydgate Beach lifeguard lookouthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4401.jpgLydgate Beach ParkMorgan's Pool, Lydgate Beach 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Resorthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2951.jpgimg_2951Our balcony viewhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4181.jpgimg_4181Sunset at Hanalei Bay Resorthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4514.jpgSpouting HornSpouting Horn blowholehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4490.jpgSpouting Horn ParkAt Spouting Horn parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4419.jpgimg_4419Wailua Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4347.jpgimg_4347Waterfallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4343.jpgimg_4343Hidden waterfallhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_4334.jpgimg_4334Birding at the taro fields2016-12-06T14:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/07/06/visit-portland/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/portland-waterfront1.jpgPortland 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Portlandia lives!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3684.jpgIMG_3684Voodoo Doughnuts - The magic is in the hole!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_5850.jpgIMG_5850Potato Champion food cart. Can you say, YUM?2016-11-20T16:18:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/11/28/giving-thanks-for-a-great-year-of-travel-with-friends-family/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_4490-copy.jpgimg_4490-copyKauai coasthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_5955.jpgimg_5955Black Canyon of the Gunnison and the Milky Wayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_5727.jpgimg_5727Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP's Dragon Wallhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_4357.jpgimg_4357The Bean in Chicagohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_4081.jpgimg_4081A crazy weekend to cheer on the Cubshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_4073.jpgimg_4073Mesa Verde NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_3640.jpgimg_3640Iris gardens in springhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2386.jpgimg_2386Black Canyon of the Gunnison NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2159.jpgimg_2159Exploring Denverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2046.jpgimg_2046Rocky Mountain NP2016-12-06T14:44:57+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/11/21/2016-holiday-events-in-portland/2016-12-03T04:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/11/14/fun-food-music-more-at-portland-night-market/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/nightmarketbanner.jpgPortland Night Market BannerImage Credit: Portland Night Markethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_3684.jpgPortland Night Market Food TentOutdoor seatinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_3683.jpgPortland Night Market Food CartOne dining optionhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_3682.jpgPortland Night MarketFood cartshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_3681.jpgEat at Portland Night MarketLots of tasty food choices, and samples, too!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_3680.jpgInside Portland Night MarketInside Portland's Night Markethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pdxnmlogo.jpgPortland Night Market Logo2016-12-03T04:38:22+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/06/02/tips-for-family-fun-in-us-national-parks/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2011-annual-pass-1.jpgnational parks passAnnual passes are just $10 for seniors (lifetime), and free for military members and Americans with disabilities.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/using-the-backpack.jpgDenali National ParkDenali National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/trogs.jpgnational park family funOur little Trogs at Mammoth Cave NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ph.jpgnational park family funWater testing using materials in the Discovery Pack at Denali NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hawaiivolcanoes.jpgnational park family funJunior Ranger Max at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/animaltrack.jpgnational park family funOur animal track made from a cast in the Discovery Pack at Denali National Park.2016-11-12T18:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/06/15/schools-out-for-summer-sing-it-with-us/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo.jpgphotoJeff's clothes, etc. for Zion. Note the very important National Parks Passport. Cool kids carry these.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/zionsign.jpgZionsignZion NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alice_cooper_2011.jpgAlice_Cooper_2011School's Out for Summer, baby!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/poles.jpgpolesHiking poleshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/electronics-bag.jpgelectronics bagBag o' electronicahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sunscreens.jpgsunscreensWe are ready for the sun!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7339.jpgIMG_7339Camera gear ready to go!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7336.jpgIMG_7336My cool new Baggalini bag! Thanks, Mary!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7330.jpgIMG_7330Here's what's in Erin's carry-on bag for the week (- the cat).2016-11-12T18:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/09/29/the-cape-horn-trail-in-the-gorge-not-africa/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4916.jpgIMG_4916https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4915.jpgIMG_4915https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4908.jpgIMG_4908https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4898.jpgIMG_4898https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4895.jpgIMG_4895https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4894.jpgIMG_4894https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4892.jpgIMG_4892https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4885.jpgIMG_4885https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4882.jpgIMG_4882https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4878.jpgIMG_48782016-11-12T18:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/06/13/the-summer-of-alliteration-colorado-cabo-and-kauai/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1901-e1465770413544.jpgIMG_1901Our last visit to RMNP in 19932016-11-12T17:53:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/08/18/fire-happens-time-for-plan-b/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120818-083928.jpg20120818-083928.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120818-083913.jpg20120818-083913.jpg2016-11-12T17:52:08+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/03/21/glacier-np-red-bus-tours/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_7427-e1460316155856.jpgIMG_7427Global entry status adds a few int'l traveler perks for $15 more.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_7424.jpgIMG_7424https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0334.jpgIMG_0334TSA Precheck members have their own special line.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/gertsasearch-copy-e1460316008505.jpggerTSAsearch copySecurity lines can be a hassle.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_7895.jpgIMG_7895View out the bus when the top was removedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_7842face.jpgIMG_7842faceWe met some friends up by Logan Pass.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_7581.jpgIMG_7581Built in the 1930s but still shines like brand new!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1675.jpgIMG_1675Not a bad view if you're stopped for road work!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1673.jpgIMG_1673Kids ride in front!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1662.jpgIMG_1662Big Sky Country!2016-11-12T17:48:49+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/01/27/portland-foodcarts/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/yum.jpgGonzo food cart PortlandWe love our Portland food carts!!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sugar-shop.jpgSugar Shop food cart, PortlandHow could you not want to try something from this fun cart?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/stumplings.jpgstumplings food cart, PortlandWe were waylaid by the promise of bao at Stumplings on Alberta. Yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/portlandiaeats.jpgCheese Plate food cart, PortlandTasty cheese & crackers from the Cheese Platehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/gonzo.jpgGonzo food cart, PortlandOrdering a falafel sandwich at Gonzohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/falafel.jpgGonzo falafelGonzo falafel, Base Camp ale, & a topo map tabletop!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/brownie.jpgYum from the Sugar ShopSalted caramel gooey brownie deliciousness.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/basecamp.jpgBase Camp BrewingBase Camp Brewing is a great space! I love the giant boulders that are part of the table supports.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/alberta-ctyd.jpgAlberta courtyard food carts, PortlandNE 23rd and Alberta food cart courtyard with chairs, a firepit, and even a band!2016-11-12T17:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/11/03/elowah-falls-in-the-gorgeous-columbia-river-gorge/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5480.jpgYellow leaf roadYou must sing "Follow the yellow leaf road" a la Wizard of Oz when you look at this photo.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6476.jpgSword fernsBaby sword ferns just unfurlinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6430.jpgLicorice fernsLicorice fernshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5473.jpgKelly - bridgeKelly getting doused on the bridge at the bottom of Elowah Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5472.jpgE and KelErin and the birthday girl at Elowah Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5469.jpgElowah FallsElowah Falls - 289 feethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_6418.jpgglowing leavesBright yellow maple leaves on the way to Elowah Falls.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5478.jpgheart rock#luvyourstateparkshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5461.jpgYeon SP signAt the trailhead for Elowah Falls2016-11-12T17:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/08/14/wahoo-the-wildlife-photos-are-here/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-223435.jpg20120814-223435.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-223424.jpg20120814-223424.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-223359.jpg20120814-223359.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-223343.jpg20120814-223343.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-223320.jpg20120814-223320.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-223308.jpg20120814-223308.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-222902.jpgDolphinDolphin in the Channel Islandshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-222843.jpg20120814-222843.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-222814.jpg20120814-222814.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120814-221533.jpg20120814-221533.jpg2016-11-12T17:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/07/13/zion-canyon-condors/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7726-2.jpgIMG_7726-2Zion NP lodgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_9961-2.jpgIMG_9961-2Virgin River view near Big Bendhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7833-2.jpgIMG_7833-2Some of the park's many solar panelshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7829-2.jpgIMG_7829-2Bike lock-up at Canyon Junction shuttle stophttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7818-2.jpgIMG_7818-2Canyon Junction swimming holehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7801-2.jpgIMG_7801-2Sitting on the dam at Canyon Junctionhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7782-2.jpgIMG_7782-2Us on the Emerald Pools trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7764-2.jpgIMG_7764-2Shuttle maphttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0072-2.jpgIMG_0072-2International Picnic Day view!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0064-2.jpgIMG_0064-2Us under the Weeping Wall overhang2016-11-12T17:27:30+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/08/29/every-kid-in-a-park-free-national-park-passes-for-all-us-4th-graders/2016-11-09T15:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/11/07/celebrate-veterans-day-in-a-us-national-park-for-free/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_5642.jpgBlack Canyon NPBlack Canyon NP, our 43rd!2016-11-06T00:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/10/31/exploring-downtown-chicago-on-an-urban-adventure-quest/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4358.jpgChicago's SkylineLooking north from Millennium Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4370.jpgHistorical DoorsOne of several featured nuggets of Chicago historyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4369.jpgArt InstituteChicago's Art Institutehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4357.jpgCloud GateMillenium Park's "Cloud Gate," known locally as "The Bean"https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4354.jpgStreet ArtLearning about Chicago's past through street arthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4353.jpgHard RockHaving fun in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotelhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4350.jpgTribune Tower FaçadeOne iconic chunk of architecture embedded in anotherhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4347.jpgMarina TowersOwner of several architectural firstshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_4349.jpgWrigley BuildingThe iconic Wrigley Building & Tribune Tower.2016-11-05T23:30:51+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/travel-tips/airfares/2016-10-30T22:02:37+00:00weekly0.6https://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/10/10/stop-and-sit-a-bit-in-a-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5635-copy.jpgimg_5635-copyA bluebird day!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5633-copy.jpgimg_5633-copyWildflowers blooming!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2054.jpgimg_2054So many colors of green.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2046.jpgimg_2046What a spectacular place to sit a bithttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2045.jpgimg_2045We saw no beavers, but the stream was lovely.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3935.jpgimg_3935Just sitting and enjoying.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2053.jpgimg_2053We're suckers for boardwalkshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2049.jpgimg_2049Bird nerd alert!2016-10-16T21:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/10/03/tales-from-a-flight-attendant/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2182.jpgimg_2182Nicole tells allhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2466.jpgimg_2466Free first class travel for you and your family - pretty good perk!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2467.jpgimg_2467Be kind to your crew - they're working hard for you!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3850.jpgimg_3850The lovely Nicolehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3851.jpgimg_3851Do not make your flight attendant make this face!2016-10-03T20:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/09/26/taking-smooth-waterfall-photos/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5513.jpgAlluvial Fan Rocky Mountain NPISO 100, f22, 1/6sechttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5512.jpgAlluvial Fan Rocky Mountain NPISO 100, f22, 1/10sechttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5511.jpgAlluvial Fan Rocky Mountain NPISO 100, f5.6, 1/125 sechttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5491.jpgRocky Mountain NPISO 400, f16, 1/30 sechttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5489.jpgRocky Mountain NPISO 400, f22, 1/15sechttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5488.jpgRocky Mountain NPISO 400, f8, 1/125sechttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5446.jpgRocky Mountain NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5445.jpgRocky Mountain NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_5438.jpgRocky Mountain NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_1716.jpgLower Lewis River FallsISO 100, f22, 1/4 sec2016-09-30T19:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/09/19/explore-mesa-verde-national-parks-cliff-dwellings-with-a-park-ranger/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4016-copy.jpgimg_4016-copyOur favorite MVNP ranger!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4041.jpgimg_4041A ceremonial kivahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6212-copy.jpgimg_6212-copyThe Pony Burn areahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6204-copy.jpgimg_6204-copyCliff dwellingshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4113.jpgimg_4113Fewer people = better chance to make good photoshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4084.jpgimg_4084Love this twilight lighthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4079.jpgimg_4079Beautiful shadowshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4060.jpgimg_4060One of the many laddershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4056.jpgimg_4056Ladder view from the tophttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_4054.jpgimg_4054Another ladder2016-09-19T03:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/09/12/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-boat-tour/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_23841.jpgimg_2384Cruisin' on a sunny afternoonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2387.jpgimg_2387A beautiful day on the riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2386.jpgimg_2386Chipeta Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2385-e1473394518941.jpgimg_2385Our ranger giving the safety talkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2382.jpgimg_2382The path along the river to the boat dockhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2379.jpgimg_2379The water was smooth as glasshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2378.jpgimg_2378Stairs down to the riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2375.jpgimg_2375The offending hat!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2374.jpgimg_2374Reservations required!2016-09-09T04:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/09/05/keep-up-your-exercise-regimen-on-vacation/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/starlightrun.jpgPortland Starlight Run 2016Portland's Starlight Runhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1845-e1472415655971.jpgIMG_1845Portland Starlight Run 2016https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2104.jpgIMG_2104https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2100.jpgIMG_2100https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2096.jpgIMG_2096https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2092.jpgIMG_2092https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2088.jpgIMG_2088https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2081.jpgIMG_2081https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2013.jpgIMG_2013Estes Park sunset runhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/attachment-1.jpegAttachment-1Latina dance on the pool deck.2016-09-06T14:05:04+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/08/15/rocky-mountain-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/alluvialfan.jpgalluvialfanAlluvial Fanhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3914.jpgIMG_3914Is he not the cutest?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3933.jpgIMG_3933I crossed a stream on a log!!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_2025.jpgIMG_2025High up on the alpine tundra. Hang on to your hats!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_2017.jpgIMG_20172016-08-15T00:25:01+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/08/01/happy-birthday-to-our-little-blog/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_53151.jpgIMG_53152016-08-04T00:00:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/07/25/exploring-denver-via-an-adventure-quest/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2405.jpgIMG_2405Have a seat!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2403.jpgIMG_2403Native American sculpturehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2401.jpgIMG_2401Art Museumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2178.jpgIMG_2178Bonus points for a goofy photo!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2176.jpgIMG_2176Annie Oakley!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2173.jpgIMG_2173Modeled after St. Mark's Square bell tower in Venicehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2172.jpgIMG_2172A friendly Denver art cow.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2159.jpgIMG_21595280 (ish)!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2077.jpgIMG_2077Start off at the Colorado State Capitol2016-07-24T17:18:47+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/07/18/please-everyones-palate-at-one-stop-in-denver/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_3799.jpgIMG_3799You can even please kids here!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_3796.jpgIMG_3796Best sandwich EVER!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2133.jpgIMG_2133The unassuming building that houses Avanti F&Bhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2129.jpgIMG_2129Little Man ice cream for dessert. So much yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2128.jpgIMG_2128Top off a great meal with dessert!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2127.jpgIMG_2127https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2125.jpgIMG_2125The whole crew got to meet up in a random city. Crazy!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2119.jpgIMG_2119These fries were awesome!!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2118.jpgIMG_2118One of the many menushttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_2113.jpgIMG_2113Great outdoor seating with a view of downtown2016-07-20T03:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/07/04/happy-independence-day-usa/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_9430-copy.jpgIMG_9430 copyTilikum Crossing fireworkshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9425.jpgIMG_9425Tilikum Crossing opening fireworks2016-07-05T13:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/07/11/7-tips-to-get-ready-for-your-summer-vacation/2016-07-12T22:06:08+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/08/01/hello-world/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_88473.jpgBonkersBonkers loves to pack, but rarely gets to travel!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8535.jpgKayaking in Glacier Bay NP, AlaskaKayaking at Glacier Bay NP, Alaska2016-06-22T21:40:35+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/06/27/eat-real-food-on-hood-rivers-fruit-loop/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/picking.jpgpickingPicking cherries, never mind that it's cold and damp!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cherries.jpgcherriesGorgeous cherrieshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cbr.jpgcbrBlueberries, raspberries and cherries, oh my!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/blues.jpgbluesThe blueberries were huge!2016-06-28T03:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/06/20/hiking-changes-our-brains/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1363.jpgIMG_1363Whoops!2016-06-20T22:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/06/06/portlands-rose-festival-is-in-full-bloom/2016-06-11T18:57:41+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/05/30/planning-national-park-lodging-for-summer/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/windcavecampsite.jpgWindCaveCampsiteWind Cave NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/virginislandscottage.jpgVirginIslandsCottageView from our cottage in Virgin Islands NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/theodorerooseveltcampsite.jpgTheodoreRooseveltCampsiteTheodore Roosevelt NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/joshuatreecampsite1.jpgJoshuaTreeCampsiteJoshua Tree NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/badlandscampsite.jpgBadlandsCampsiteBadlands NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/zionentrance.jpgZionEntranceWho doesn't love visiting a national park?!?2016-05-27T06:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/05/23/traveling-dont-forget-your-insurance-cards/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1734-e1463976325106.jpgOuchWe said UGH. Check out what the surgeon said!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1728-copy.jpgMom the Trouper!She's still smiling!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_3688.jpgIMG_3688Both our moms on our limo trip. A little champagne helped dull the pain!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1728.jpgIMG_1728The patient still with a smile on her face!2016-05-23T04:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/05/16/cornell-lab-global-big-day/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd-copy.jpgGBD copyGlobal Big day stats as of Sunday 5/15https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd1.jpggbd1Intrepid birders ready to roll!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd5.jpgWilson's WarblerWilson's Warbler from iBird Prohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd6.jpgWood DucksWood Ducks - photo from iBird Prohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd2.jpggbd2A bonus sighting - a deer!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd3.jpgOaks Bottom18 Great Blue Herons and a Bald Eagle - where's Waldo?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gbd4.jpggbd4Birders uniting around the world2016-05-16T01:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/05/09/traveling-with-friends/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/viewfromthedeck.jpgViewFromTheDeckThe view from the deck!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/viewfrombeachhouse1.jpgViewFromBeachHouse1The view from our rental house!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/guysonthebeach.jpgGuysOnTheBeachSome of the guys on the beach.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/googlesheetforfood.pngGoogleSheetForFoodA shared Google Sheet helped us plan our mealshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/friendsatthebeach.jpgFriendsAtTheBeachGood times with great friends!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/doodle.pngDoodle A Doodle poll helped us find a good weekend for everyone!2016-05-09T02:48:41+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/04/25/portlands-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta/2016-05-05T05:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/05/02/belizes-atm-cave-tour/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6781098949_45f55415d8_z1.jpg6781098949_45f55415d8_zPottery in the ATM cave. Photo: Bernard Dupont, Flickrhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0024-1.jpgIMG_0024 1Ready to go on our ATM cave tour!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6781096421_8887fe24bf_z.jpg6781096421_8887fe24bf_zThe Crystal Maiden Photo credit Bernard Dupont, Flickrhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6781095675_88e988c6cc_z.jpg6781095675_88e988c6cc_zCrystallized formations inside the cave. Photo: Bernard Dupont, Flickrhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6781094187_b4b44b310e_z.jpg6781094187_b4b44b310e_zPottery shards. Photo: Bernard Dupont, Flickrhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6781012401_2f5ed6c9fc_z.jpg6781012401_2f5ed6c9fc_zThe mouth of the cave Photo credit Bernard Dupont, Flickr2016-05-03T03:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/04/25/oregons-fort-clatsop-at-lewis-and-clark-national-historical-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsoptreehunt1.jpgFtClatsopTreeHuntLearning about coastal treeshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sacagawea.jpgSacagaweaSacagawea statuehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftstevensstudents.jpgFtStevensStudentsLearning history from the park interpretershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsoptrees.jpgFtClatsopTreesTall trees impressed the city kids!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsopsign.jpgFtClatsopSignhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsopnatlparkweek.jpgFtClatsopNatlParkWeekhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsopkids.jpgFtClatsopKidsLearning from the interpretershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsopinterpretivetalk.jpgFtClatsopInterpretiveTalkInterpreter in authentic garbhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsopfortconstruction.jpgFtClatsopFortConstructionReplica of the original forthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ftclatsopfencesign.jpgFtClatsopFenceSign2016-04-25T15:00:08+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/04/18/kopps-custard-in-milwaukee/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mandz.jpgMandZTaking the kiddies to Kopps!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_4242.jpgIMG_4242Ooops - caught eating Kopp's again!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0418.jpgIMG_0418Butter pecan and mocha chip. WOW!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0414.jpgIMG_0414Kopps's workers dishing up deliciousness.2016-04-25T02:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/04/11/amtrak-empire-builder-portland-to-glacier-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_06921.jpgIMG_0692Beds made up for the night!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3460.jpgAmtrak RoometteErin lounging in our Roomettehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3446.jpgAmtrak Empire Builder2016-04-11T01:02:36+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/03/14/5833/2016-04-10T19:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/04/04/planning-a-winter-visit-to-glacier-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3507.jpgIMG_3507Glacier National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3490.jpgIMG_3490The Glacier Distillery is a great place to wet your whistle!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3488.jpgIMG_3488McDonald Falls, 2 miles from the Lake McDonald Lodge up the Going to the Sun Road.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3479.jpgIMG_3479We watched the sunset at the Lake McDonald Lodge with only four other people.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0843.jpgIMG_0843The only other person we saw snowshoeing!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0832.jpgIMG_0832A lovely, lonely path for snowshoeing in the Lewis & Clark National Forest. Lots of rabbit tracks, but no people tracks.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0764.jpgIMG_0764Snowshoeing in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, just outside Glacier. No one else was around.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0755.jpgIMG_0755All by our lonesome watching the sunset at Apgar.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0737.jpgIMG_0737Hiking up the Going to the Sun Road. We saw about 20 people on this hike - the most we saw anywhere in the park.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0713.jpgIMG_0713Many Glacier was jaw droppingly gorgeous the day we arrived.2016-04-05T16:24:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/03/28/backpacking-olympic-national-parks-wilderness-coast/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1010625.jpgOlympic CoastThe Olympic Coasthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3691.jpgBack the way we camehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3574.jpgCamping on the BeachCamping ON Shi Shi Beach!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3550.jpgShi Shi Tidepool2016-04-04T12:53:24+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/07/27/punta-gorda-florida/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_6724.jpgIMG_6724Famous guests of Punta Gorda muralhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_6693.jpgIMG_6693Punta Gorda sunsethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0647.jpgIMG_0647https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0643.jpgIMG_0643Murals on a car repair shop garage doorshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0642.jpgIMG_0642Performance art?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0640.jpgIMG_0640https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0638.jpgIMG_0638Jeff searching for a geocachehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0639.jpgIMG_0639https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0625.jpgIMG_0625Movie house muralhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0622.jpgIMG_0622Fisherman's wharf mural2016-03-12T18:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/09/23/zion-without-the-crowds/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7869.jpgIMG_7869Stay on the trail!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7868.jpgZion National ParkZion National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0119.jpgIMG_0119Blue Zion skieshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0118.jpgIMG_0118TImber Creek Overlook trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0097.jpgIMG_0097Zion solitudehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0094.jpgIMG_0094Trail markerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0089.jpgIMG_0089Kolob Canyonshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0082.jpgIMG_0082Zion's Navajo sandstonehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0075.jpgIMG_00752016-03-12T18:31:18+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/08/24/live-happy-with-natural-life-some-new-pants-to-give-away-to-a-lucky-reader/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/greenpalazzo-pants-copy.jpggreenpalazzo pants copyGreen Palazzo pants for giveaway!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8172.jpgIMG_8172Living the Natural Life out for a hike. My niece with the Cabana headband and me with the Boho Bandeau worn as a scarfhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8138.jpgIMG_8138The Boho Half Bandeau also keeps the sweat out of your eyes when you're in the Caribbean and keeps the beach hair tamed.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3222.jpgIMG_3222The back of the bracelet medallion says "Not All Who Wander Are Lost." Can also be worn as a choker.2016-03-12T18:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/03/07/oh-the-places-youll-go-great-travel-books/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/uluru.jpguluruUluru, Northern Territory, Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_0519.jpgIMG_0519Our battered copy of The Agony and the Ecstasy. A must read before (or while) traveling in Italy.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/efb-read.jpgEFB-READREAD!2016-03-14T13:31:52+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/02/29/snowshoeing-crater-lake/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mstsnowshoe_hare.jpgMSTsnowshoe_hareSnowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) can be seen at Crater Lake.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mstcratersnow2.jpegMSTCratersnow2Contemplating the view.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mstcraterlakesnow4.jpegMSTCraterLakesnow4Snow camping gear!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mstcraterlakesnow3.jpegMSTCraterLakesnow3If you can hike, you can snowshoe!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mstcraterlakesnow1.jpegMSTCraterLakesnow1Crater Lake with Wizard Island in the backgroundhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mstcraterlake5.jpegMSTCraterLake5Meeting up with other snowshoers.2016-02-28T17:00:25+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/02/22/housesitters-give-your-pet-a-staycation-while-you-vacation/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0332.jpgIMG_0332Housesitter notes2016-02-18T05:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/12/14/16-fee-free-day-in-the-national-parks-for-2016/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fyp-2016-big.pngfyp-2016-big2016-02-16T01:05:28+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/02/15/six-tips-to-make-your-spring-break-trip-great/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/glacier-guidebook.jpgGlacier guidebookMoon guidebooks are one of our favorites.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7030.jpgSnowshoes!I doubt we'll be wearing shorts, but we're looking forward to some winter snowshoeing.2016-02-15T00:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/travel-tips/hotel-rooms/2017-07-05T15:55:16+00:00weekly0.6https://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/02/08/cannery-pier-hotel-astoria/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3570cph.jpgIMG_3570CPHCannery Pier Hotel classic car - they'll chauffeur you to dinner!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_35791.jpgIMG_3579The hotel sits 600 feet out in the river.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3626.jpgIMG_3626The whirlpool spa and sauna are open to guests 24 hours.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3618.jpgIMG_3618A wine and cheese reception is held every evening.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3609.jpgIMG_3609Watching the boat traffic from our room.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3601.jpgIMG_3601Binocs available in every room to watch sea lions and birdshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3598.jpgIMG_3598Having fun on our little balcony at sunset.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3589.jpgIMG_3589There are beautifully appointed furnishings at this hotel.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3588.jpgIMG_3588Best bathroom view ever?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_3585.jpgIMG_3585Cozy little seating area in our room.2016-02-08T05:59:41+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/02/01/backpack-mt-rainier-wonderland-trail/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/reflection2.jpgReflection Lake (not actually on the trail but so pretty)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1188.jpgIMG_1188Alpine lupine!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1162.jpgBackcountry engineering!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1140.jpgNothing like playing in the snow in summer!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1114.jpgUp into Spray Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1106.jpgIMG_1106Great trailshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1085.jpgIMG_1085King of the mountainhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1079.jpgPit toiletA welcome sight in the backcountryhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1053.jpgCrossing the Carbon Riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_1045.jpgCarbon Glacier2016-02-01T04:03:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/01/25/everglades-np-10000-lakes-area/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0713.jpgIMG_0713Dolphins playing near our boathttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0683.jpgIMG_0683Pelicans (we called them smell-icans)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0675.jpgIMG_0675On our boat tour in DECEMBER!!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0658.jpgIMG_0658Manatee flipper bones2016-01-25T00:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/01/18/small-planet-travel-cards/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0016.jpgIMG_0016Our friend Vickie using her Travel Cards on a trip to Myanmar.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0015.jpgIMG_0015Metric conversion and pronunciation guidehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0014-e1453060629296.jpgIMG_0014Country information and simple phraseshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_0013.jpgIMG_0013Travel Cards - info at your fingertips2016-01-19T14:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/07/14/eating-inexpensively-while-traveling/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/popchiproadtrip.jpgPop Chips Road TripSnacking in the parking lot on a road trip!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/picnic.jpgPicnic LunchA picnic lunch with a view of the Caribbean!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/happyhour.jpgHappy HourAnother travel staple - our own budget happy hour!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/foodsplurge.jpgFood SplurgeSaving on meals leaves $ in the budget for some tasty treats!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/breakfast.jpgTravel BreakfastOur go-to travel breakfast: yogurt & granola!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ballgamefood.jpgBallgame FoodWe picked up some groceries before heading to the baseball game & saved a ton of $!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/afternoonsnack.jpgAfternoon SnackAn afternoon snack at our B&B in Hawaii2016-01-17T19:24:37+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/01/11/portlands-university-place-hotel-a-downtown-budget-option/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacepianolobby.jpgUPlacePianoLobbyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacepiano.jpgUPlacePianoJeff enjoying the lobby pianohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacelivingrm.jpgUPlaceLivingRmErin relaxing in the junior suitehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacejrsuite.jpgUPlaceJrSuiteJunior Suite living roomhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplaceinroomcoffee.jpgUPlaceInRoomCoffeeIn-room coffeehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacehappyhour.jpgUPlaceHappyHourBudget travelers' happy hour!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacefitnessrm.jpgUPlaceFitnessRmFitness roomhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplaceentry2.jpgUPlaceEntry2https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplaceentry.jpgUPlaceEntryhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/uplacebedroom2.jpgUPlaceBedroom22016-01-11T05:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/01/13/planning-an-itinerary-go-go-go-or-take-it-slow/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/olympic-np-backpack.jpgOlympic NP backpackJeff on a backpack trip at Olympic National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kayaking-glacier-bay.jpgkayaking Glacier BayKayaking in Glacier Bay, National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dayhike-north-cascades.jpgdayhike North CascadesDayhiking in North Cascades National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/chilling-in-zanzibar.jpgChilling in ZanzibarWe picked take it slow this day in Zanzibar at the end of our African adventurehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/camel-ride-at-uluru.jpgcamel ride at UluruRiding camels at sunset in Uluru2016-01-10T00:09:30+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2016/01/04/heading-into-a-new-year-of-travel/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2213.jpgIMG_2213Hot chocolate with homemade peppermint marshmallows!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2195.jpgFrozen KaleFrozen kale takes on a whole new meaninghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2194.jpgHummingbird sculptureHummingbird in the snowhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2193.jpgHollyHolly in snowhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2176-2.jpgSnowy Fernsferns in snow - infrared filterhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2171.jpgIMG_2171Mt. Tabor park in the snowhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2167.jpgIMG_2167Mt. Tabor reservoir in the snowhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2137.jpgPortland snowsnowy branches2016-01-04T03:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/05/18/snowshoe-surprise/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mtn-adventure.jpgMtn adventureMountain Adventure - Government Camp.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jsnowshoe.jpgJsnowshoeJeff ready to head down the trail! Notice he's wearing SHORTS!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8601.jpgIMG_8601Stellar's Jayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8520.jpgIMG_8520Pussy willows were just popping out on the edge of the lake when we were there.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8507.jpgIMG_8507Trillium Lake trail.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8502.jpgIMG_8502Trillium Lake trailhead.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_7031.jpgIMG_7031https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_7030.jpgIMG_7030Snowshoes!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_7026-2.jpgMt. Hood National ForestMt. Hood National Foresthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/e-snowshoe.jpgE snowshoe2016-01-04T03:49:28+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/06/29/backpacking-the-zion-river-narrows/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1584.jpgIMG_1584A well-deserved reward at the end of the hike.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1574.jpgIMG_1574Steep canyon wallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1581.jpgIMG_1581Nearing the trailhead where most day hikers enter the riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1551.jpgIMG_1551Hoisting the pack for our deepest crossinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1527.jpgIMG_1527Sometimes the water is barely movinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1522.jpgIMG_1522Sometimes the water is rushinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1515.jpgIMG_1515The Springshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1486.jpgIMG_1486Morning in the canyonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1465.jpgIMG_1465Our campsite on the bluffhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1417.jpgIMG_1417Waterfall from the top2015-12-28T03:38:28+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/12/28/looking-back-on-a-great-year-of-travel/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9611.jpgIMG_9611Multnomah Falls during Portland's rainiest month on record!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9122.jpgIMG_9122World's largest gavel, Columbus, OHhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_8266.jpgIMG_8266Cannon Beach, Oregon Coasthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_8175.jpgIMG_8175Eagle Creekhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_3402.jpgIMG_3402Mt. Hood from Lost Lake. ORhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2165.jpgIMG_2165Turtle, Maho Bay, USVIhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1967.jpgIMG_1967Enjoying sunny Florida with the Bjornshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1839.jpgIMG_1839Victoria, BC carriage ridehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1372.jpgIMG_1372Zion NP backpackhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1310.jpgIMG_1310In the pool at Palm Springs2015-12-28T03:29:47+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/12/21/happy-holidays-from-a-week-or-a-weekend-2/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1797.jpgHappy Holidays2015-12-21T22:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/12/07/tuscon-street-fair/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9482.jpgTucson's 4th Avenuehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9470.jpgTucson's 4th Avenue Street Fair2015-12-07T02:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/11/30/portlands-barrel-room-dueling-piano-bar/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11242728_718799938264228_1075938290_a.jpg11242728_718799938264228_1075938290_aWhat more do you need?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_9289.jpgIMG_9289It's a great show!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_7716.jpgIMG_7716Birthday drinks!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_7712.jpgIMG_7712Beware if it's your birthday. Jeff got off easy with push-ups!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dancing2.jpgdancing2Portland's largest outdoor dance venue - it's covered in winterhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dancing.jpgdancingPortland's largest outdoor dance venue - it's covered in winterhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/313712_523678167684746_240393005_n.pngBroompdx banner2015-11-30T01:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/11/23/portland-area-tree-lighting-ceremonies/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/santa2.jpgsanta2Merry, Merry!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/peacock-lane.jpgpeacock lanePeacock Lane lightshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pdxtree.jpgPDXtreeLuckily, Portland's living room can easily accommodate a 75 foot tree!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_9037.jpgIMG_9037Stars of Tuba Christmas!2015-11-28T21:17:35+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/11/16/tips-for-holiday-travel/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_5669.jpgSnowman on Mt. HoodMt. Hood, Oregonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2284.jpgAh, holiday meals!2015-11-16T22:38:00+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/11/09/safari-on-a-shoestring-in-sri-lanka/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/babyelephant.jpgBaby ElephantElephants at Uda Walawe National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/leopard.jpgLeopardA leopard!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/white-throatedkingfisher.jpgWhite-throated KingfisherWhite-throated Kingfisherhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/waterbuffalo.jpgWater BuffaloWater Buffalohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/srilankanaxisdeer.jpgSri Lankan Axis DeerSri Lankan Axis Deerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mongoose.jpgMongooseMongoosehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/giantasianmantis.jpgGiant Asian MantisGiant Asian Mantishttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/crocodile.jpgCrocodileCrocodilehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mirandaelephants.jpgMiranda on safariMiranda on safari in Sri Lanka2015-11-08T21:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/11/02/costa-rica-vs-usvi-which-to-choose-for-a-family-spring-break/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3076.jpgIMG_3076Stand up paddleboarding, USVIhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/costaricausvi.jpgCostaRicaUSVICosta Rica vs. USVI - a tough choicehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_42241.jpg_MG_4224Costa Rica coffee plantationhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_2188.jpgIMG_2188Our "Welcome to Tortuguero" morning canoe ride.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_2202.jpgIMG_2202The National Theater of Costa Rica in San Joséhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_1447.jpgIMG_1447Monteverde zip lining - a previous summer adventurehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_2009.jpgIMG_2009Manuel Antonio National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_4224.jpg_MG_4224Coffee plantationshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_2248.jpg_MG_2248Bobo!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_2589_8x10.jpg_MG_2589_8x10Caiman and turtle on our river cruise2015-11-03T04:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/10/26/the-reef-bay-hike-st-john-usvi/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2560.jpgIMG_2560Reef Bay sugar millhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2571.jpgIMG_2571Just a short dinghy ride out to the boat for our return trip to Cruz Bay.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2556.jpgIMG_2556Fruit batshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2547.jpgIMG_2547It's hard to get lost on this trail, but just in case.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2536.jpgIMG_2536information about the petroglyphshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2541.jpgIMG_2541Petroglyphshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2518.jpgIMG_2518So many kinds of palms!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2535.jpgIMG_2535It doesn't look much like a forest, but it is!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2516.jpgIMG_2516Ranger talking about the history of the area.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2499.jpgIMG_2499taaaaaaaall trees2015-10-26T23:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/10/19/pie-hard-whos-got-portlands-best-wood-fired-pizza/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3179.jpgIMG_3179Shirley Temple in a can! Yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3182.jpgIMG_3182Perfect little baby peach pies. Tiny bites of summer bliss.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3171.jpgIMG_3171Ecliptic Brewing, Portland, Oregonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3161.jpgIMG_3161a SECRET slice! Surprised us by being so delish!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3169.jpgIMG_3169https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3158.jpgIMG_3158https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3151.jpgIMG_3151Peaches on pizza - a novel combo!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3185.jpgRuby JewelRuby Jewel ice cream hit the spot!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3176.jpgWood-fired pizzaWood-fired pizza hot out of the oven!2015-10-20T14:20:58+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/10/12/every-kid-in-a-park-free-national-park-passes-for-all-4th-graders/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_8484.jpgIMG_8484giant poster in the hallway at school announcing the project.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/logo.pngEvery Kid in a Park2015-10-11T19:01:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/09/28/five-tips-for-traveling-with-aging-parents-a-guest-post/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1852.jpgIMG_1852Visiting Victoria, BC https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dedication-page-picture-color.jpgDedication Page picture (color)Valerie and her mother.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/airport.jpgAirportReady to go!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/013.jpg013And they're off!2015-09-25T03:55:31+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/09/21/shaking-it-up-in-tikal-guatemala/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1205.jpgIMG_1205One of the many temples in Tikal National Park.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1191.jpgIMG_1191Sitting up on Templo IV at Tikalhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1186.jpgIMG_1186It's pretty dark before 5 AM at Tikal!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0738.jpgIMG_0738Emerald Toucanet, Tikalhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0718.jpgIMG_0718Awaiting the (non) sunrise at Tikal2015-10-04T15:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/09/14/portlands-greek-festival/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/gregggreece.jpgGregg in GreeceNot a bad way to kick off retirement!2016-05-07T04:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/09/07/our-favorite-travel-gadgets-and-gear/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_8257.jpgIMG_8257Gear ties are awesome for keeping your electronica in orderhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vapur.jpgvapurStaying hydrated in the little latitudes with my Vapur bottle.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_8256.pngIMG_8256Most awesome on the go birding app.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3450.jpgIMG_3450Hydroflask is a must for camping.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3437.jpgIMG_3437Natural Life Boho Bandeau for the travel days you might not be showering.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1802.jpgIMG_1802My sister having fun with the miniaturizing effect on my point and shoot.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1517.jpgIMG_1517My Sea to Summit backpack cover was great in the cloud forest of Costa Rica.2015-09-07T23:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/08/31/happy-birthday-to-the-national-park-service/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/zach-eric-st-marys-lake-gnp-copy.jpgZach Eric St Marys lake GNP copyGlacier NP's glacial lakes - a great place for father-son bonding!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/small_4440.jpgGrizzliesMama grizzly and cubs, Denali NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/national-park-service-logo-copy.jpgNational-Park-Service-logo copyHappy birthday to the National Park Service - 99 years and Counting!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mountrainier.jpgMountRainierWelcome to Mt. Rainier National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_9028.jpgVirgin Islands National ParkVirgin Islands National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/moose.jpgmooseMama moose and babies, Wrangell St. Elias NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/glacierbay.jpgGlacierBayA sunny but cold day in Glacier Bay NP2015-11-21T06:50:03+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/08/17/an-awesome-arawak-kayak-trip-in-st-john/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_28481.jpgIMG_2848Erin and Lydia taking to the seas!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2752.jpgIMG_2752Jessica brought up a sea urchin for us to feel. Sticky!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2745.jpgIMG_2745Jeff heading out into Cruz Bay at the beginning of the trip.2015-08-09T00:26:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/08/03/happy-birthday-to-us/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/happy-birthday-awow2015.jpghappy birthday AWOW2015Happy birthday to us!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/littlelatitudestoast.jpgLittleLatitudesToastToasting Erin's parents' 50th in the Bahamas2015-08-07T06:18:21+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/07/20/victoria-bc-a-very-walkable-city/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8392.jpgIMG_8392Butchart Gardens - this is the Sunken Gardenhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8258.jpgParliamentVictoria's Parliament buildinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_8015.jpgFloating houses!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7981.jpgCraigdarroch CastleCraigdarroch Castlehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_7987.jpgChinatownChinatown gateshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1876.jpgA morning stroll on the pierhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1865.jpgVictoria HarbourVictoria Harbour flowershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1839.jpgIMG_1839We went on a carriage ride on our mother-daughter jaunt!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1837.jpgBus tourHop on Hop off bus tourhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1820.jpgHigh TeaEmpress Hotel High Tea treats2015-07-23T14:58:24+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/07/06/camping-or-is-it-kamping-at-the-koa/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/swing.jpgswingCousins playing at the KOA playgroundhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/unclescicamp.jpgunclescicampUncle Science Camp - we made ice cream!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7934.jpgcampsitesCampsiteshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7935.jpgtent corralTent Corralhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7933.jpgbeach funPlaying around on teh Peter Iredale wreck on the beach at Fort Stevenshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7927.jpgsunsetSunset from Jetty Chttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7926.jpgIMG_7926https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7921.jpgbeachBeach!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7922.jpgPIPlaying around on teh Peter Iredale wreck on the beach at Fort Stevenshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_7916.jpgAaaaahThe porch was a lovely spot for happy hour.2015-07-27T19:29:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/06/22/three-backcountry-drinking-water-options-for-hiking-camping-backpacking/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/virginriverzion1.jpgvirginriverzionHiking Zion National Park's Virgin River Narrowshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kingscanyonpump.jpgkingscanyonpumpKings Canyon National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/zionhiker.jpgzionhikerBackcountry hiking in Zion National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/temptingmountainstream.jpgtemptingmountainstreamWater, water everywhere…and not a drop to drink (without filtering!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/vapurzion1.jpgvapurzionCheers!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/virginriverzion.jpgvirginriverzion2015-06-22T05:54:47+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/06/15/stretching-your-travel-food-budget-in-sydney/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0972.jpgRocks MarketA little taste of Bavaria at the Rocks Market https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0867.jpgSydney towerSydney Tower splurge dinnerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0775.jpgcarrotsGinormous carrots!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0774.jpgFish Market snackingFish Market snacking!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0695.jpgHarry'sHarry's Cafe de Wheelshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_0573.jpgEmperor's PuffesTasty doughnuts on the cheap in Chinatown2015-06-21T22:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/06/08/japanese-garden/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tea-garden.jpgtea gardentea garden decorhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7507.jpgDragonDragons welcome you to the gardenshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7498.jpgsistersSisters out exploring!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7491.jpgsand gardenSand and stone garden near the teahousehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7483.jpgbridgeIn the pond areahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7475.jpgwaterfallsWaterfallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7472.jpgpagodaA pagoda decorates the gardenshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7468.jpgcarved plateGorgeous art on display.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7465.jpgislandsIslands in the sand2015-06-08T04:08:57+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/06/01/sydney-australia-sunny-scenic-year-round/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/coastalwalk.jpgCoastalWalkCoastal Walk between Bronte & Bondi Beacheshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/park.jpgparkRoyal Botanic Gardenshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0971.jpgRocks MarketOur favorite from The Rocks Markethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0940.jpgSydney Aquarium 1Sydney Aquariumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0889.jpgSydney Aquarium 2Making new friends in Sydneyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0848.jpgLuna ParkLuna Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0818.jpgSydney Harbour BridgeHarbour Bridge at sunset, one of the many beautiful places we've visitedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0834.jpgSydney HarbourDowntown Sydney from Luna Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0804.jpgManly AUJeff is a manly manhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_0766.jpgSydney Fish MarketPelicans know to hang out at the fish market!2015-06-03T05:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/02/04/let-the-sun-shine-in/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_9183.jpgMt. Rainier NPMt. Rainier NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3543.jpgMt. LassenMt. Lassenhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7774.jpgSydney Harbour BridgeSydney Harbour Bridgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7798.jpgJ & E in Sydney Opera House2015-05-31T20:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/05/25/we-found-it-lost-lake-oregon/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1245.jpgIMG_1245Rowboats for renthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1240.jpgIMG_1240The lake was a nice place to cool off my feet after our hike.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1239.jpgIMG_1239Kayaking is popular - rent or bring your ownhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1230.jpgIMG_1230Old growth root ball next to the pathhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1228.jpgIMG_1228Trillium blooms. https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1215.jpgIMG_1215On the trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1211.jpgIMG_1211Lots of boardwalks on this trail.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1209.jpgIMG_1209Old growth forest makes for a nice cool walk eve n on a hot day.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1199.jpgIMG_1199The dock with reading chairs and rental boats waiting for visitors.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1205.jpgIMG_1205A gorgeous view of Mt. Hood from the lake trail.2015-05-25T19:16:32+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/05/18/mt-st-helens-eruption-anniversary/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sthelens.jpgStHelensMt. St. Helens in early summerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pinktrillium.jpgpinktrilliumTrillium blooming on the mountainsidehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_8592.jpgIMG_8592Late summer view of Mt. St. Helenshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_7655.jpgIMG_7655July 22, 1980 view from downtown Portlandhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_7652.jpgIMG_7652July 22, 1980 eruption photo taken through binocularshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_7654.jpgIMG_7654July 22, 1980 view from downtown Portlandhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dustdevil.jpgdustdevilDust devil of ash we saw while hiking on Mt. St. Helens.2015-05-18T22:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/05/11/planning-ahead-everglades-shark-valley/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bluefolder.jpgbluefolderAll of our travel info is stored in one low-tech place!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6807.jpgIMG_6807We made it onto the tram!2015-05-20T03:08:51+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/06/23/planning-your-next-travel-adventure/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_7355.jpgPalm treesPalm trees for the next month? Yes, please!2015-05-10T23:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/05/04/everglades-np-the-anhinga-gumbo-limbo-trails/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/starwars.jpgstarwarsMay the Fourth be with you!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5425.jpgIMG_5425Gumbo Limbo tree!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5383.jpgIMG_5383Anhinga beats a fish to death - but then what??https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5277.jpgIMG_5277Wood stork next to Anhinga trail boardwalk.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5209.jpgIMG_5209Tarps to protect cars from the buzzardshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0858.jpgIMG_0858Homestead trolley to the park!2015-05-04T05:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/04/28/portlands-cinco-de-mayo-festival/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lesschwab_5dm-2014.jpgLesSchwab_5dM-2014Get a coupon to save $2 on admission!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/starwars.jpgStar WarsMay the Fourth Be With You - Keepin' Portland Weirdhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/portland-waterfront.jpgPortland-waterfrontPortland's Waterfront on a sunny day last Mayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_7226.jpgCinco de MayoIt was so hot we needed some refreshing snackshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_7209.jpgCinco de MayoGuadalajara sister city dancershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_7200.jpgCinco de MayoOne of the vendors at the shopping "village"2015-04-23T03:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/04/20/everglades-np-shark-valley-tram/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6811.jpgIMG_6811See - you're PLENTY close on the path!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5175.jpgIMG_5175Is this a national park or Disney World???https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5069.jpgIMG_5069Shark Valley observation towerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5064.jpgIMG_5064Baby gators! https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5054.jpgIMG_5054Shark Valley tramhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5055.jpgIMG_5055Shark Valley hammockhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0748.jpgIMG_0748Shark Valley's river of grass2015-04-23T03:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/04/12/6-birding-hotspots-in-se-arizona/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7235.jpgNorthern CardinalNorthern Cardinalhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6837.jpgAcorn WoodpeckerAcorn Woodpeckerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6756.jpgSandhill CranesWhitewater Draw's Sandhill Craneshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6619.jpgPatagonia2015-04-13T04:02:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/08/25/visit-us-national-parks-for-free-today-and-on-other-fee-free-days/2015-04-13T03:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/04/06/all-chocolate-kitchen/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7293.jpgACK chocolate treeYes, this tree is entirely made of chocolate!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7278.jpgACK sugar clockSugar time!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fullsizerender.jpgACK gelatoMmm … gelato!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fullsizerender-2.jpgACK TrufflesSo many choices, so little time!2015-04-06T02:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/03/30/airbnb-a-great-lodging-alternative/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/airbnb_horizontal_lockup_web.jpgAirBnBhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7213.jpgBroad-Billed HummingbirdThe Hummingbird Casita's namesakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1022.jpgPatagonia Happy HourThe happiest sound in the world: a blender full of piña coladas!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1020.jpgPatioHummingbird Casita's patiohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1017.jpgHummingbird CasitaHome away from homehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1014.jpgHummingbird Casita's Master bedroomMaster bedroom2015-03-31T02:37:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/03/23/top-5-spring-break-destinations/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-john.jpgSt. JohnTrunk Bay, USVIhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-john2.jpgUSVI cocktailNo better place to enjoy a drink on the beach than St. Johnhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-john-3.jpgst john 3Snorkeling in St. Johnhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/phoenixronniewoowoo.jpgAZ - Jeff & Ronnie Woo-WooJeff meets Ronnie Woo-Woo, a Cubs fixture!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/phoenix-saguaro.jpgSaguaro National ParkSaguaro National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/phoenixboycearb.jpgAZ - Boyce ArboretumVermillion Flycatcher at Boyce Arboretumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/palmsprings3.jpgHigh Above Palm SpringsAbove the Palm Springs Tramwayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/palmsprings2.jpgPalm Springs TennisNothing like relaxing with a game of tennis in Palm Springshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/joshuatree-poster.jpgPalm Springs - Joshua TreeScenes from Joshua Tree NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hawaiivolcanoes.jpgHawaii Volcanoes National ParkHawaii Volcanoes National Park2015-03-30T19:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/03/09/columbia-river-gorge-lodge-stevenson-washington/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_70301.jpgIMG_7030View from the river sidehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7023.jpgIMG_7023A little stroll along the riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7021.jpgIMG_7021Earplugs kindly providedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7017.jpgIMG_7017How often does the train go by...https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7016.jpgIMG_7016A perfect spot to sit back with a cup of tea and a good bookhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7014.jpgIMG_7014mini kitchen has everything you needhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0948.jpgIMG_0948view form the cabinhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0949.jpgIMG_0949Futon chair can be a second bedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0946.jpgIMG_0946Gas fired stove keeps you cozy!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0942.jpgIMG_0942This table was perfect for a good pinochle match!2015-03-20T19:26:18+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/03/16/mt-tabor-park-built-on-a-volcano/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1091.jpgIMG_1091Gorgeous Mt. Tabor reservoir overlookhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7235.jpgIMG_7235Harvey Scott, Oregonian Editorhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_9258.jpgIMG_9258Mt. Tabor is an awesome place to sled when we get a rare snowfall.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7233.jpgIMG_7233Need a serious workout? Plenty of stairs here! 2015-03-18T02:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/03/02/stevenson-washington/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7185.jpgIMG_7185Mmmmmm-argarita!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7030.jpgIMG_7030Columbia Gorge Riverside Cottageshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7024.jpgIMG_7024Columbia River https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7018.jpgIMG_7018Skamania Lodge fireplacehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7012.jpgIMG_7012Park sculpturehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7009.jpgIMG_7009Cross the Bridge of the Gods to get to Stevenson2015-03-18T02:14:30+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/02/23/soccer-without-borders-ncaa-women-visit-nicaragua/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jojo-fiu2.jpgjojo.fiu2Johanna at FIUhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_9326.jpgIMG_9326My host familyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_9270.jpgIMG_9270Inactive volcano lake where we went for a swimhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_9259.jpgIMG_9259The girls in the program.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc00500.jpgDSC00500Me with my little buddy Georgiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc00495.jpgDSC00495Nicaraguan homestayshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc00466.jpgDSC00466Portland makes it to Nica!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/072-2.jpgNCAA Women ready to take on NicaraguaNCAA Women ready to take on the Nicaraguan National team.2015-02-21T02:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/02/09/25-travel-destinations-we-love/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/991709205-e1422812676715.jpg25 Years of TravelExuma, Bahamas2015-02-16T16:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/02/16/backpacking-the-us-national-parks/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0966.jpgMt. Rainier NPMt. Rainier NP's Wonderland Trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/4x6img_9587.jpgNorth CascadesNorth Cascades NP's Easy Passhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3631.jpgOlympic NPClimbing Olympic NP's coastal headlandshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5006.jpgKings Canyon NPBubbs Creek in Kings Canyon NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/headingup.jpgGrand Canyon NPClimbing the Grand Canyon's South Rim2015-02-01T19:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/01/05/snowy-owls-in-oregon-awesome/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3479.jpgJeffJeff- geared up for the rainhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3713.jpgowl in flightowl in flighthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3707.jpgSnowy owl-brownSnowy owlhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3698.jpgSnowy owl-greenSnowy owlhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3688.jpgSnowy owl - greySnowy owlhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3673.jpgSnowy owlSnowy owl - head dancinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3526.jpgSnowy owl flyingSnowy owl flyinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3462.jpgSnowy owlOur first ever snowy owl in the wild!2015-01-28T04:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/06/16/25-years-of-travel-our-top-25-travel-destinations/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/vernazza01.jpgTop 25 Cinque TerreCinque Terre, Italy, 2001https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ourweddingday.jpgOur Wedding DayThe big day in 1989https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lakegenevaje1299.jpgTop 25 Lake GenevaLake Geneva, WI, 1999https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jesodaksign.jpgTop 25 South DakotaSouth Dakota, US, 2013https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jeauscamel.jpgTop 25 AustraliaUluru, Australia, 2010https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jeafrica.jpgTop 25 AfricaTanzania, 2005https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jebudapest_statue.gifTop 25 BudapestBudapest, Hungary, 2001https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/eandjtrunkbay.jpgTop 25 Trunk BaySt. John, USVI, 2004https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/eandj_nyc00.jpgTop 25 NYCThe Big Apple, 2000https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2dubrovnik_postcard.jpgTop 25 CroatiaDubrovnik, Croatia, 20012015-01-26T03:23:23+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/01/19/exploring-portland-on-our-urban-adventure-quest/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-4.jpgBenson bubblersPortland's Benson bubblershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-4-1.jpgCipherCipher in the rainhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-3.jpgOregon Historical societyLewis and Clark muralhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-2-1.jpgArlene Schnitzer Concert HallThe Schnitzhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-2.jpgArt museumWomen with Prickly Pearshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-1.jpgurban Advnture Quest PortlandPioneer Courthouse Square - which way do we go?2015-01-19T04:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/09/19/travel-journals-cheap-and-priceless-trip-souvenirs/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120919-201731.jpg20120919-201731.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120919-201459.jpg20120919-201459.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120919-201000.jpg20120919-201000.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120919-200750.jpg20120919-200750.jpg2015-01-14T00:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/01/12/free-national-parks-dates-for-2015/2015-01-12T00:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2015/01/05/exploring-chinese-culture-at-the-lan-su-chinese-garden/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9336.jpgIMG_9336Meeting the lion dancershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9326.jpgIMG_9326Learning our fortunes from the fortune stickshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7942.jpgIMG_7942Lion dancershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9321.jpgIMG_9321Entrance to the gardenhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7909.jpgIMG_7909Lion dancing performancehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7831.jpgIMG_7831Lion dancershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7789.jpgIMG_7789Check out the size of that drum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7791.jpgIMG_7791Lion dancinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7774.jpgIMG_7774Reflections and floating lantershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7765.jpgIMG_7765A peaceful oasis in the city2015-01-12T00:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/12/29/happy-new-year-round-the-world/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0553crop.jpgIMG_0553crophttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0553.jpgIMG_0553Happy New Year!2014-12-31T23:23:03+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/12/22/happy-holidays-from-a-week-or-a-weekend/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_88381.jpgIMG_8838Happy holidays!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/copy-img_88381.jpgcopy-img_88381.jpgHappy holidays, wherever you are and however you celebrate!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_88381.jpgornamentbannerHappy holidays to you wherever you are and however you celebrate!2014-12-31T23:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/12/15/holiday-travel-checklist-to-make-preparing-more-nice-less-naughty/2014-12-31T23:53:56+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/12/08/holiday-events-portlandia-style/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/maxelizsanta06.jpgMaxElizSanta06Santa at Peacock Lanehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/santacon2013.jpgsantacon2013Keeping Portland weird! SantaCon 2013https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4835.jpgIMG_4835Peacock Lanehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4702.jpgIMG_4702Portland's Christmas tree at Pioneer Courthouse Squarehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_3137.jpgIMG_3137Zoolights at the Oregon Zoohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/portlandwhitestag.jpgPortland Oregon - White Stag sign. Photo by Steve Morgan.Even Portland's famous white stag gets into the holiday spirit every year!2014-12-15T18:09:03+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/11/24/a-time-for-giving-thanks/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/lunareclipse.jpglunareclipseLunar eclipse 2014. Do you think one day we might even be able to travel to the moon? https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9981.jpgHappy 25th anniversary to us! (Yes, Erin was a child bride!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9904.jpgBirthday fun!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9840.jpgPalm Springs tramwayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9574.jpgChihuly in the deserthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9728.jpgFamily fun at the tulip festivalhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9390.jpgSnowshoeing Mt. Hoodhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9178.jpgFamily fun in the snowhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1382-2.jpgKayaking Belizehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1227.jpgRuins in Guatemala2014-11-24T03:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/11/17/badlands-national-park-those-are-some-bad-lands/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/endoftrailje.jpgEndOfTrailJETime to turn around!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8479.jpgIMG_8479Up and up and up!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8449.jpgIMG_8449Badlands geologic formationshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8437.jpgIMG_8437Badlands overlookhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8417.jpgIMG_8417This bison was a little too close to our camp for comfort!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1198.jpgIMG_1198Sunrise - yes, I was up!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1264.jpgBadlands NPBadlands National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1182.jpgIMG_1182Does this sunset photo not look like Michelangelo painted it?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1135.jpgIMG_1135Badlands vistahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_1162.jpgIMG_1162Sunset after the storm2014-11-18T04:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/11/10/birding-in-belize-its-pretty-spectacular/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0710.jpgIMG_0710Collared Aracarihttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0702.jpgIMG_0702Collared Aracarihttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0612.jpgIMG_0612woodpeckerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0610.jpgIMG_0610Attention, the Keel-billed Toucan has something to say. Sqwuaaaak!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0607.jpgIMG_0607Keel-billed toucanhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0534.jpgIMG_0534Boat-billed Heronhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0419.jpgIMG_0419https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0384.jpgIMG_0384Woody Woodpecker!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0319.jpgIMG_0319Snail shells on the shore of the lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0311.jpgIMG_0311Bare-throated Tiger Heron2014-11-19T05:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/11/03/portland-donuts/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-3-2.jpgphoto 3-2A box of deliciousnesshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-1.jpgphoto 1Blue Starhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_6074.jpgIMG_6074Department of Doughnutshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3683.jpgIMG_3683The original Voodoo Doughnuts2014-11-05T04:49:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/10/27/sunshine-awaits-at-the-hideaways-at-palm-bay-exuma-bahamas/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0044.jpgIMG_0044Kitchen area - small but functionalhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0043.jpgIMG_0043Small living room/dining room areahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0038.jpgIMG_0038The lovely pool overlooking the oceanhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0041.jpgIMG_0041Bedroom with two king bedshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0037.jpgIMG_0037Hideaways Palm Bay, Exuma, Bahamashttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0036.jpgIMG_0036Pedal boats, stand up paddleboards and kayaks are includedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0035.jpgIMG_0035The beach at Hideaways Palm Bayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0013.jpgIMG_0013My parents and sister on the beachhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0012.jpgIMG_0012Cheers!2017-11-23T21:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/08/22/backpacking-channel-islands-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-150153.jpg20120822-150153.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-100107.jpg20120822-100107.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-100001.jpg20120822-100001.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-095819.jpg20120822-095819.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-095713.jpg20120822-095713.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-095513.jpg20120822-095513.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-095432.jpg20120822-095432.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-094834.jpg20120822-094834.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-094316.jpg20120822-094316.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120822-094303.jpg20120822-094303.jpg2014-10-28T22:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/10/20/lassen-volcanic-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassenwildflowers.jpgLassenWildflowersLassen's wildflower display is spectacular!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassentrail2.jpgLassen NPOne of Lassen's backcountry trailshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassentrail.jpgLassenTrailBackpacking Lassen NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassenpctsign.jpgPCTThe Pacific Crest Trail passes through many western parkshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassenmanzanitalake.jpgLassenManzanitaLakeOn the shores of Manzanita Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassenlake.jpgLassenLakeOne of Lassen's beautiful lakeshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassenkayak.jpgLassenKayakKayaking Lassen's Manzanita Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassenfumarole.jpgLassenFumaroleYes, that water is boiling!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassencinderconesign.jpgLassenCinderConeSignLassen's Cinder cone rises about 850 ft (260 m) https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lassencindercone.jpgLassenCinderConeClimbing the steep back side of Cinder Cone2015-07-27T19:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/10/13/seven-tips-for-planning-your-holiday-travel/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_3435.jpgChurch doorsBeautiful Christmas wreaths decorating a church's doors.2014-10-16T04:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/travel-tips/2017-11-23T21:21:38+00:00weekly0.6https://aweekoraweekend.com/travel-tips/eating-inexpensively-while-traveling/2014-10-06T05:03:54+00:00weekly0.6https://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/05/25/cutting-your-travel-costs-with-frequent-flyer-miles/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/receipt.jpgReceiptMinimum purchase requirement met?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hnlairport.jpgHNL AirportThree of us flew to Honolulu in March, and we covered about 80% of the trip with frequent flyer miles.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fqtvcards.jpgFrequent Flyer Credit CardsWe're neither loyal nor proud when it comes to frequent flyer miles.2014-10-06T04:41:25+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/10/06/the-great-florida-birding-trail/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2916-copy.jpgIMG_2916 copyRoseate Spoonbill taking flight - Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Isalndhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1390.jpgIMG_1390Snowy Egretshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1374.jpgIMG_1374Morning yoga routineshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo2.jpgphotoWelcome to Stormwater Treatment Area https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0229.jpgIMG_0229Lots of lunch around for this guy...https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0219.jpgIMG_0219Showing off ALL his Redwing Blackbirdnesshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0201.jpgIMG_0201Purple Gallinulehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0197.jpgIMG_0197Dive bombing and screaming Stiltshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0169.jpgIMG_0169Cormorant in flight2014-10-06T04:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/09/29/portlands-greek-festival-coming-soon/2014-10-06T04:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/10/27/destination-chicago-the-windy-city-on-foot/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/chicagoskyline.jpgChicagoskylineChicago's skyline at sunset.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9145.jpgBuckingham FountainGrant Park's Buckingham Fountainhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9094.jpgChicago Public LibraryChicago's Public Library is just one of many architectural sights to see in the Loop.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9198.jpgCubs win!Perhaps Chicago's best sight...https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9118.jpgThe BeanThe Bean in Millennium Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/chicagoailioncrop.jpgChicago Art InstituteWho needs security when you've got lions?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9101.jpgAon & Prudential BuildingsPrudential Buildings at left, Aon Building at right.2014-09-19T23:34:30+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/09/15/secret-hiking-spots-of-southern-utah-northern-arizona/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7255.jpgIMG_7255Zion petroglyphshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7046.jpgIMG_7046Zion River hikehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0852.jpg_DSC0852Fremont Pictographshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc1016.jpg_DSC1016Tropic Trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0620.jpg_DSC0620Cedar Breaks alpine pondhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0704.jpg_DSC0704Lower Calf Creek Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0402.jpg_DSC0402Lower Calf Creek Falls hikehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0465.jpg_DSC0465Cedar Breaks National Monumenthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0294.jpg_DSC0294Vermillion Cliffs National Monumenthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc0176.jpg_DSC0176Double Arch alcove2016-10-06T02:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/09/08/the-plains-peanut-festival-plains-georgia/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4080.jpgJimmy Carter NHS Signhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4079.jpgUs & the CartersJust a normal Sunday -- hanging out with a President after church...https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4064.jpgGrilled PB&JsDelicious, and what a price!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4072.jpgIMG_4072https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4058.jpgPlains Peanut ParadeThe Carters kick off the Main Street Paradehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4049.jpgIMG_4049https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4044-crop.jpgPlains PresidentPresident Carter at the road race awards ceremonyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4048.jpgMain St Plains GAThe crowd awaits the Main Street Paradehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4025.jpgMr. PeanutWho better to greet you at the Plains Peanut Festival?!?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4023.jpgCarter Campaign HQCarter's 1976 campaign HQ was the old Plains railroad station!2014-09-07T22:34:05+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/09/01/wedding-anniversary/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo1.jpgWesandRuthMy parents on their wedding day in 1964https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/991709205.jpg991709205It's Bahamian custom to take five steps out into the ocean on your wedding day for good luck!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/991709093.jpg991709093Cutting the most delicious Bahamian spice wedding cake.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/991709128.jpg991709128The family celebrating with cake and champagne!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/991709069.jpg991709069Our Bahamian minister. He did not ask if anyone objected ;)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/61709001.jpg6170900125!2014-09-01T17:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/08/24/bring-on-the-funnel-cakes-its-almost-state-fair-time/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4825.jpgIMG_4825Skeeball is a must for us at the fair!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4820.jpgIMG_4820https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4817.jpgIMG_4817Funnel cakes - must be the State Fair!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4815.jpgIMG_4815X-treme Air dogs!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4807.jpgIMG_4807https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4797.jpgIMG_4797https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4795.jpgIMG_4795https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4791.jpgIMG_4791https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4790.jpgIMG_4790Native American exhibithttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4786.jpgIMG_47862014-08-29T16:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/08/17/free-national-park-dates/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/passport.jpgpassportOur passport to the national parks!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/national-park-service-logo-copy.jpgNational-Park-Service-logo copy#luvyourNPshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/trnp.jpgTRNPWelcome to Teddy Roosevelt National Park, #42 on our list!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/windcave.jpgwindcaveWelcome to Wind Cave National Park, #41 on our list!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/badlands.jpgBadlandsWelcome to Badlands National Park, #41 on our list!2014-08-22T21:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/06/22/hiking-zion/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/luvyournps-zionsmall.jpgluvyournps-zionSMALLhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7638.jpgIMG_7638Jeff took a little dip in the river and floated down in the current!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7591.jpgIMG_7591A little hike up the side canyon - you can see it's much narrower. https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7453.jpgIMG_7453The canyon walls were amazing!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7757.jpgIMG_7757Zion shuttle bus - the only way into the Zion River Canyon. Busses run every 7-10 minutes.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7840.jpgIMG_7840Happy anniversary to us!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7732.jpgIMG_7732Welcome to Zion NP, #39!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7424.jpgIMG_7424Start of Virgin River Narrows hike! You can see there are quite a few people starting the hike.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130614-160226.jpg20130614-160226.jpg2014-08-04T23:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/08/04/happy-2nd-birthday-to-us/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/happy-2nd-bday.jpghappy 2nd bdayHappy 2nd blog birthday to us!2014-08-21T21:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/08/18/beating-the-crowds-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0850.jpgIMG_0850BONUS TIP: If you're celebrating a special occasion, get a (free) button - EVERYONE will wish you well.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0829.jpgIMG_0829Splash Mountain was worth the wait!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0827.jpgIMG_0827We used the Disney app to check wait times and went on It's a Small World when the wait was short.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0776.jpgIMG_0776This was taken AFTER our master plan strategy was finished.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0752.jpgIMG_0752The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride is new and the most popular ride in the park - we hit it first!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0737.jpgIMG_0737We used the Fast Pass system to avoid the lines on the Jungle Cruisehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0736.jpgIMG_0736Big Thunder Mtn. Railroad was our second stop - no line!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0714.jpgIMG_0714Pirates of the Caribbean - we rode it three times in two days and never waited more than ten minutes for it!2014-08-04T17:17:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/08/11/the-magic-kingdom-part-1-keeping-your-cool-at-disneyworld/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_07781.jpgIMG_0778The happiest place on Earth!2014-08-17T16:51:09+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/07/28/corals-and-fishies-and-sharks-oh-my-belizes-barrier-reef/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1602.jpgSuyaTours boatSuya Tours rocks!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1590.jpgLoggerhead turtle and rayLoggerhead turtle and rayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1581.jpgIMG_1581Jeff and a school of blue tanghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1549.jpgIMG_1549Sharks!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1539.jpgIMG_1539Sharks circling the boat - Can you see how many there are!?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1506.jpgIMG_1506The awesome Chicho pointing out a fishhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1502.jpgIMG_1502Beautiful corals of Belize's barrier reefhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1492.jpgIMG_1492Horse eye jackhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1487.jpgIMG_1487Jeff enjoying the Suya Tours ride2014-08-03T23:29:23+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/07/21/back-from-the-little-latitudes/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/littlelatitudesvows.jpgLittleLatitudesVowsRenewing our marriage vows after 25 years!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/littlelatitudesmap.jpgLittleLatitudesMapOur adventure to the little latitudes!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/littlelatitudeswdwdinner.jpgLittleLatitudesWDWDinnerCelebrating Jeff's parents' 50th at WDWhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/littlelatitudestranquilitybay1.jpgLittleLatitudesTranquilityBayThe view from our room at Tranquility Bay, Belize2014-10-23T17:34:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/01/26/happy-13th-birthday-lets-visit-a-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2562.jpgPaddleboardingPaddleboarding USVIhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_7941.jpgAlaska Kenai FjordsAlaska Kenai Fjords cruisehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_5679.jpgUSVI sugar cane plantationUSVI sugar cane plantationhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1702.jpgGlacier Red Jammers tourErin REALLY wanted to do this tour in Glacier NP, so we splurged. What a blast!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_5433.jpgDenali Visitor's CenterHanging out with the moose at Denali Visitor's Centerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mcnp.jpgMCNPAuntie Erin & Uncle Jeff with the "Niblings"2014-07-19T19:49:12+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/06/30/portlands-waterfront-blues-festival-july-3-6/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbfjohnprimer.jpgwbfJohnPrimerWaterfront Blues Festival performer John Primer in 2013https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbffireworks.jpgwbffireworksWaterfront Blues Festival fireworkshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbf2009.jpgwbf2009Waterfront Blues Festival view from our friend Gerry's boat on the river https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbf-mavis-staples.jpgwbf Mavis StaplesWaterfront Blues Festival performer Mavis Staples in 2013https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbf-dance-lessons.jpgwbf dance lessonsWaterfront Blues Festival dance lessons!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbf-crowd.jpgWaterfront Blues Festival Waterfront Blues Festival crowdhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wbf-copy.jpgWaterfront Blues Festival Waterfront Blues Festival owned and produced by the Oregon Food Bank, working to eliminate hunger and its root causes.2014-06-09T00:08:36+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/07/07/wildwood-recreation-trail/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9439.jpgWildwood Recreation Sitehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9430.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteRed-winged blackbird. One of the few birds whose call I recognize.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9428.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteOne of many bridges on the trails.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9427.jpgWildwood Recreation SitePretty much everyplace was a wetland the morning we were hiking!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9426.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteThe Wild and Scenic Salmon Riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9416.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteActual streamwatching from below the water's surface.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9415.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteGreat signage in this placehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9407.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteSalmon sculptures along the riverhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_9403.jpgWildwood Recreation SiteBeautiful moss-covered trees2014-06-08T22:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/06/09/its-not-very-sexy-but-you-kind-of-need-it-a-travel-first-aid-kit/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9901.jpgtravel first aid kitRegular and blister bandages and moleskinhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9898.jpgtravel first aid kitAntacids and Pepto-Bismol for the tummy. Immodium and oral rehydration salts for when things get a little worse...https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9900.jpgtravel first aid kitEmergen-C, Throat Coat tea, and cold capsules.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9897.jpgtravel first aid kitFighting off the itching and the bacteriahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9896.jpgtravel first aid kitPain reliever, antihistamine and seasickness medshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9895.jpgtravel first aid kitSunscreen for the body and the lipshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/brokenfoot.jpgtravel first aid kitRemember this road trip fiasco?2014-06-02T03:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/05/26/everythings-coming-up-roses-just-in-time-for-portlands-rose-festival/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rosarians.jpgRosariansThe Royal Rosarians in the 1970's. Our friend Amy's dad is in the top row, second from right. Photo courtesy Amy Hammond.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rosetrellis-2.jpgrosetrellis-2The roses are blooming - must be time for Portland's Rose Festival!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image003.jpgPortland Rose FestivalParade pace girls lead the way across the Burnside Bridge! Photo courtesy Lynn Parker.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6877.jpgPortland Rose FestivalDragon dancershttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6853.jpgPortland Rose FestivalJust, WOW!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6841.jpgPortland Rose FestivalIt wouldn't be a parade without some fancy horses!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6823.jpgPortland Rose FestivalLoved this float!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6815.jpgPortland Rose FestivalOne of the amazing floats in the Grand Floral Paradehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6806.jpgPortland Rose FestivalLook who's ready for the parade to begin!2014-06-22T01:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/05/19/beat-the-heat-on-the-palm-springs-aerial-tram/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram7.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramThis is the tram counterweight!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram6.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramInside the tram!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram5.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramTrail through the forest. Too bad it's not a scratch and sniff photo - it smelled awesome there!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram4.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramNotch 1 viewpointhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram3.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramMeet Jeff - the Jeffrey Pine, that ishttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram2.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramMt. San Jacinto State Park is at the top of the tramwayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tram1.jpgPalm Springs Aerial tramPalm Springs Aerial Tram2014-05-19T23:53:12+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/05/12/cabo-san-lucas-all-inclusive-family-fun/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/view-from-our-room-at-pueblo-bonito-rose.jpgCabo San Lucas, MexicoView from our room at the Pueblo Bonito Roséhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/our-dear-waiter-noe.jpgCabo San Lucas, MexicoOur dear watier, Noehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/oceanview-restaurant-at-pueblo-bonito-rose.jpgCabo San Lucas, MexicoOceanview restaurant at Pueblo Bonito Roséhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/michael-jackson-show-at-the-resort.jpgCabo Can Lucas, MexicoMichael Jackson Show at the Resorthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lounge-chairs-on-the-beach.jpgCabo Can Lucas, MexicoLounge chairs on the beach at the Pueblo Bonito Roséhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/blazer-spirit-on-lovers-beach.jpgCabo Can Lucas, Mexico!Blazers spirit on Lover's Beach #RipCity2014-05-13T17:34:22+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/05/05/find-a-local-getaway-and-re-charge/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/oregon-coast.jpgoregon coastEnjoying some sunshine on the Oregon coast.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gleneden-beach.jpgGleneden BeachThe view from one of our favorite places to unplug and recharge at the Oregon coast.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ej-mtn.jpgEJ mtnA long weekend at Mt. Hood to re-charge our batteries.2014-05-07T01:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/04/21/arizonas-boyce-thompson-arboretum-state-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/flowercollage2.jpgBoyce ArboretumSome of the many desert flowers on display at the Boyce Arboretumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8625.jpgBoyce ArboretumView from the far side of Boyce Arboretumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8622.jpgBoyce ArboretumCacti at the Boyce Arboretumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8557.jpgBoyce ArboretumOut on the hiking trails at Boyce Arboretumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/flowercollage1.jpgBoyce ArboretumSome of the many desert flowers on display at Boyce Arboretumhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/birdcollage.jpgBoyce ArboretumSome of the bird species we saw at Boyce Arboretum2014-04-23T05:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/02/24/arizona-discrimination/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/springtraining.jpgSpringTrainingFun in the Arizona sunhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/romanianhsclass.jpgRomanian HS ClassWith a high school class in Sibiu, Romaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/germanfriends.jpgGerman FriendsGerman friends in Munichhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/costaricandancers.jpgCosta Rican DancersTraditional Costa Rican dancers in Poáshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/africankids.jpgTanzanianKidsTanzanian children2014-04-15T02:30:11+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/04/14/home-exchange/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo.jpgworld map home exchangeMap on the wall at our home exchange. How cool is that?!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-1.jpghome exchangeView from the walking path along the golf course behind our home exchangehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9715.jpgCheers!Cheers to saving money via home exchange!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9705.jpgBlissBenefits of our Phoenix home exchange!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9466.jpgFototball GameRecognize this? Our host is a kindred spirit!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9446.jpgCubs Stadium, Mesa ArizonaA home exchange leaves more money for fun at the ballpark! Go, Cubs, Go!2014-04-23T05:14:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/04/07/chihuly-exhibit-at-phoenixs-desert-botanical-garden/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8314.jpgChihuly PhoenixGiant King Snakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8417.jpgChihuly Phoenixlighted sculpture at nighthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8406.jpgChihuly PhoenixGlass sculpture lighted at night behind the blooming cactushttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8393.jpgChihuly PhoenixLighted sculpture - it's on a pole like a lollipop. It's about 8 ft. across.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8380.jpgChihuly Phoenixsnakeheads up close at nighthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8377.jpgChihuly PhoenixSnakehead "tree" lighted at nighthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8365.jpgChihuly PhoenixA boat full of glasshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8343.jpgChihuly PhoenixThis one reminded me of a volcanohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8317.jpgChihuly PhoenixA close up of the one way up high on a pole https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8254.jpgChihuly PhoenixOne of the sculptures that mimics the desert2014-04-07T22:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/03/16/3049/2014-03-18T03:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/03/31/affordable-vegas-lodging/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1292.jpgThe whole family at South Pointhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vegasstrip.jpgVegasStripNighttime on the Vegas Striphttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vegassign.jpgVegasSignVegas, Baby!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vegascowboy.jpgVegasCowboyStreet art in Fremont Easthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/southpointgamblers.jpgSouthPointGamblersWinning big at Vegas's South Pointhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rivierapool.jpgRivieraPoolPoolside at the Rivierahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/neonvegas.jpgNeonVegasFremont East street scenehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fremontstexperience.jpgFremontStExperienceUnder the lights at the Fremont St. Experiencehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fremontcowboy.jpgFremontCowboyVintage Vegashttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/elcortez.jpgElCortezDowntown Vegas's El Cortez Hotel2014-04-01T03:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/03/10/spring-break-planning-make-the-most-of-your-travel-budget/2014-03-10T00:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/03/03/an-impromptu-trip-to-london-tales-and-travails/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1604654_10202168680492051_2134982898_n.jpg1604654_10202168680492051_2134982898_nhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1551600_589609144445375_612042123_n.jpgBath spaBath Spahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1546231_589530281119928_155529330_n.jpgshoppingWhen your luggage doesn't arrive, an emergency shopping trip is in order!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1545987_10201112834009140_2066107020_n.jpgExploring castle ruins with my sister.Exploring castle ruins with my sister.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1536644_10202054485157239_645301811_n.jpgSantaWhat do you do when you've missed your plane? Ask Santa for a ride in his sleigh, of course.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1536609_10202168679892036_480270718_n.jpgWaiting for the UndergroundSisters Meghan, Emily and Sarah with Mama Shannon waiting for the Undergroundhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1528566_10200626440856611_714065965_n.jpgLuggage!The luggage was lost so long it finally had to be shipped home by the airlines!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1527036_10201112118591255_1834635757_n.jpgDoverMy sister, my mom and me with the White Cliffs of Dover behind us.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1526728_590062931066663_1691418953_n-1.jpgStonehengeExploring Stonehengehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1526564_589608854445404_1613063590_n.jpgLondon2014-03-03T15:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/02/17/birdnerd-alert-ridgefield-national-wildlife-refuge/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9219.jpgRidgefield National Wildlife RefugeRiver S unit, a 4.2 mile driving loop through the wetlands.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9218.jpgRidgefield NWRYour car is your blind!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9217.jpgRidgefield NWRJeff scoping out the birds.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9215.jpgRidgefield NWROne way bridge into the refuge.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7622.jpgRidgefield NWRNorthern Pintail at the wildlife refugehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7589.jpgRidgefield NWRGreat Blue Heron in flighthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7549.jpgRidgefield NWRMystery hawk staring at us!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7508.jpgRidgefield NWRGadwalls swimming in a side channel.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7463.jpgRidgefield National Wildlife RefugeRidgefield National Wildlife Refugehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7443.jpgRidegfield NWRNutria or river otter?2014-03-27T05:18:37+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/10/28/angels-rest-hike-in-the-columbia-river-gorge/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ahtopview.jpgAHtopviewThe view from the top, looking westhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ahscreetrail.jpgAHscreetrailA clearing along the trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ahhikerstop.jpgAHhikerstopTwo happy hikers atop Angel's Rest!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ahforesttrail.jpgAHforesttrailColumbia River view from the forested trail2014-02-05T14:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/02/03/foodcart-field-trip-part-2/2014-02-08T20:57:33+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/02/10/love-is-all-around-us/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/zion.jpgZionHeart rock found in Zion National Park ON our anniversary!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/redwoods.jpgRedwood National ParkRedwood National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/love-is-all-around-us.jpgLove is all around usHeart rock found in North Cascades National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kenia-fjords-heart-rockimg_7674.jpgKenia Fjords heart rockIMG_7674Heart rock found in Kenai Fjords National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/joshua-tree.jpgJoshua treeLargest heart rock ever found in Joshua Tree National Park (do you see it in the middle there?)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/denali.jpgDenaliHeart rock found in Denali National Park2014-01-26T02:38:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/01/20/getting-the-best-deal-on-a-hotel-room/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hallstatthotel.jpgHallstatt Hotel PerksPurrrrrks of a guidebook-recommended small hotel, Hallstatt, Austriahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/priceline.jpgPriceline.comPriceline offers clearinghouse, blind-booking, and "Name Your Own Price" biddinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tripadvisorrating.jpgTripAdvisor Hotel RatingGood enough for us for an overnight on our cross-country road trip. We were pleasantly surprised by this property!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/viewfromhallstattroom.jpgHallstatt Room ViewView from our room, Hallstatt, Austriahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/resort.jpgOregon's Resort at the MountainOur Travelzoo deal room at Resort at the Mountain near Mt. Hood, Oregonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/resort-mexico.jpgLos Cabos ResortRoom with a view, Cabo San Lucas, Mexicohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hostel.jpgAustralian hostelClean, comfortable hostel room Great Barrier Reef, Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fancy.jpgLos Cabos resortThe swan towels are a nice touch, although probably not technically necessaryhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/airbnbview-of-hudson.jpgHudson River ViewView of the Hudson River from our Air B&B, New York City2014-01-24T04:19:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2014/01/06/2013-review-2014-preview/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/belize-itinerary1.jpgBelize ItineraryOur tentative Belize itineraryhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/belize-travel-books.jpgBelize Travel BooksGotta love travel planning!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/wordpressvisitors2013.jpgWordpress visitors 2013Here's where our visitors came from in 2013!2014-01-15T18:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/11/25/devils-tower/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_8201.jpgWyomingWe took a little dip into Wyoming to go to Devil's Towerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0274.jpgDevils Tower National MonumentDevils Tower National Monumenthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0267.jpgIMG_0267Prairie dog salad barhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0249.jpgIMG_0249Have a seat, we'll be with you in a minute.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0237.jpgUs! Thanks for taking the photo, Suzanne (and for sharing your beer!).https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0229.jpgIMG_0229View from the walk around the tower.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0222.jpgIMG_0222Devil's Towerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0217.jpgDevils Tower National MonumentDevils Tower National Monumenthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0212.jpgIMG_0212Sacred offering.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0208.jpgIMG_0208They got Junior Ranger badges at Devil's Tower! Way to go J & E2014-01-03T23:22:17+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/03/02/traveling-soon-pre-travel-tips-to-ensure-youre-ready-to-hit-the-road/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/countdownapp.pngcountdownappOur countdown app -- not overly practical, but fun!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pedicure.jpgpedicureReady for the beach!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bottles-e1529875287474.jpgWater BottlesCheaper than buying beverages on-the-gohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chargers-e1529875226354.jpgChargersCharge!2014-01-03T21:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/10/20/travel-guidebooks-sneak-previews-of-your-next-trip/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/booknopages.jpgMissing PagesPages 580-645 went with us on our trip. The rest of this book stayed home!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/vibook.jpgSt. John GuidebookA much-loved guidebook to our favorite travel destination.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/books.jpgGuidebooksJust one of our many shelves of travel guidebooks!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2to22days.jpg2 to 22 Days BookOur favorite guidebook series is now unfortunately out of print.2014-01-03T21:05:14+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/12/15/getting-the-best-deal-on-a-rental-car/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2627.jpgDriving on the LeftErin driving on the left side of the road in Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2355.jpgWA Rental CarOn the road in Western Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/costcotravel-logo.gifcostcotravel-logohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121209-210735.jpg20121209-210735.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121209-210414.jpg20121209-210414.jpg2014-01-03T20:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/11/16/packing-light-youll-be-glad-you-did/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2235.jpgPerth Wine TastingWine tasting with friends in Perth, Australia. I have on my Australia uniform - butter zippity below soft, snuggly brown sweater with a scarf. I did bring two scarves to change things up a little. Jeff didn't bring enough warm clothing on this trip, so he purchased the fleece in Sydney. Winter is actually cold in Australia!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2905.jpgErin-birdingPhotographing birds at the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island Floridahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/carters.jpgCartersMeeting Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Plains, GA 2010https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5564.jpgBackpackThe rolled clothes take up only about 1/3 of my pack.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5563.jpgrolled clothes2 long sleeved shirts, 2 short sleeved shirts, 2 pairs of pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 1 dress. The basics. all rolled = about 24" (Leave cat at home.)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5551.jpgThis is NOT packing light!This is NOT packing light!2014-01-03T20:29:55+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/10/14/airfares-how-when-to-find-the-lowest-fare/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/landed.jpgSt. Thomas AirportWe booked our flights to the USVI for our group of ten people eleven months in advance.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/farecalendar1.jpgFare CalendarBeing flexible with your trip dates and even airport choices could save you money.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/itafares.jpgITA Airfare MatrixITA's website makes searching multiple airlines' airfares easy.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/farecalendar.jpgFare CalendarTry using the fare calendar or flexible dates option!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/classesofservice1.jpgClasses of ServiceThere's more to airfares than first class or coach.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/zanzibarairport1.jpgZanzibar AirportA trip here might require a little extra planning!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/classesofservice.jpgClasses of Servicehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/zanzibarairport.jpgZanzibar AirportA trip here might require a little extra planning!2017-11-23T21:20:26+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/12/23/in-search-of-snow/2013-12-29T20:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/12/30/ginoseast/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_91151.jpgIMG_9115https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_9125.jpgIMG_9125Jeff, the pizza connoisseurhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_9124.jpgCheck out that cheesy goodness.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_9122.jpgGino's EastA beautiful spinach pizza!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_9120.jpgSausage pizza. Seriously deep dish!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_9117.jpgGino's East guarantee2014-01-05T18:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/08/10/road-trip-round-up/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/roadtripcontest-pic.jpgroadtripcontest picYou could win these fabulous prizes!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/summer13roadtrip.jpgSummer13RoadTriphttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dtnm.jpgDTNMDevil's Tower National Monument - Jeff's wanted to see it since 1977 (geek alert!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/itsaboy.pngitsaboyIt's a Boy!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/notch-trail.jpgnotch trailJeff at the bottom of the Notch Trail ladder, Badlands, NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sunset.pngsunsetSunset in the Badlandshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mileage.pngmileageThat's a lotta miles!2013-12-21T21:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/12/16/multnomah-falls/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0568.jpgIMG_0568Me with my "little sister" from Costa Rica up at Crown Point.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wahkeenaimg_2521.jpgWahkeenaIMG_2521Wahkeena Falls along the historic highwayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-of-day2724-2.jpgphoto-of-day2724-2These falls weren't frozen, but the rocks around them were!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-of-day2581.jpgphoto-of-day2581https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-of-day2356-2.jpgphoto-of-day2356-2Frozen Upper Falls of Multnomah Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-of-day2338.jpgphoto-of-day2338Upper Falls from just this side of the Benson Bridgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/latourellimg_2515.jpgLatourellIMG_2515Latourell Falls with our friends in the pouring rain!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/latourellimg_2513.jpgLatourellIMG_2513Latourell Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2525.jpgMultnomah FallsMultnomah Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2326bw.jpgIMG_2326BWFull view of the frozen falls2013-12-16T00:31:20+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/12/09/thinking-of-africa/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_3879.jpgZambian girls getting their first ever professional portraitshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/smallimg_4055.jpgKeep away champions, Zambiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_5007.jpgSharing a meal with farmers in Bacho, Tanzaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4969.jpgHelping out with the laundry in Bacho, Tanzaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4932.jpgSchoolchildren, eager to answer, Gendabi, Tanzaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4891.jpgTeaching Jeff to mill corn, Barbaig village, Tanzaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4878-e1386655387513.jpgimg_4878Erin modeling a handsewn goatskin dress, made by these Barbaig women, Tanzaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4793.jpgPracticing Swahili and English with Maasai warriorshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4773.jpgIMG_4773https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_3854.jpgIMG_3854Mothers and their children getting professional portraits for the first time, Zambia2013-12-10T06:06:05+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/12/02/5-ways-to-get-into-portlands-christmas-spirit/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tubaxmas.jpgTuba ChristmasPortland Tuba Christmas rehearsalhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_5687.jpgOregon's Mt. Hoodhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/santaslap.jpgSantaslapApparently not everyone is happy to see Santa!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pcstree.jpgPortland's Christmas Tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square2013-12-07T16:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/12/28/timberline-lodge-built-in-15-months/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_56021.jpgTimberline hot tubTimberline hot tubhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5605.jpgSki liftSki lift just outside the doors to the lodgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5575.jpgNo outside food or drink, pleaseNo outside food or drink, please - oops!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5692.jpgFireplace Timberline LodgeTimberline Lodge fireplacehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_56711.jpgsnowman TimberlineSnowman at Timberline (he's about 1 foot tall!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5600.jpgTimberline roomDouble bunk room (note snow piled outside window)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5602.jpgIMG_5602https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5598.jpgTimberline fireplaceUs at the Timberline fireplace with that hot apple pie drink. YUMMMMM!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5590.jpgiron workIron workhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_55891.jpgIMG_55892017-02-12T19:16:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/11/11/montaverde-costa-rica/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo.jpgphotoMy awesome yearbook photo 1983. I tried to find a costa Rica photo from that trip, but I couldn't get my hands on one.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1470.jpgIMG_1470Ziplining at Selvatura, Monteverde, cCsta Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1641.jpgIMG_1641Sunset Hotel, Monteverde Costa Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1631.jpgIMG_1631Birding outing with our guide, Monteverde Costa Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1615.jpgIMG_1615Monteverde Costa Rica cloud foresthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1609.jpgIMG_1609Hummingbird Garden, Monteverde Costa Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1498.jpgIMG_1498Selvatura hanging bridges, Monteverde Costa Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1572.jpgIMG_1572Blue Morpho, my favorite butterfly, Monteverde Costa Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1447.jpgIMG_1447Heading up to our zipline canopy tour, Monteverde Costa Ricahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mg_2429.jpg_MG_2429The Sunset Hotel living up to its name, Monteverde Costa Rica2013-12-11T01:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/11/18/top-5-tips-to-prepare-for-holiday-travel/2013-12-11T01:06:34+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/02/10/virgin-islands-np/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1894.jpgCoconut JuiceIt doesn't get any fresher than this!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6365.jpgSea Turtle & RemorasThis turtle has a few friends!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6151.jpgSea TurtleAmazing VINP snorkelinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_59561.jpgSpotted Eagle RayAn uncommon but not rare sighting in VINP - a spotted eagle ray!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7247.jpgVirgin Islands NP BeachSo many beaches, so little time...https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7211.jpgBeach BarThe Beach Bar, Cruz Bayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3508.jpgFrigatebirdBirding in VINP isn't great, but a few tropical natives and some migratory species make it worthwhile!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3296-green-checks.jpgTrunk BayTrunk Bay, complete with self-guided underwater snorkel trail!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6848.jpgSea StarBig beautiful sea stars decorate the bottoms of many VINP bayshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7147-2.jpgTurtleComing up for air!2013-11-05T03:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/11/04/teddy-roosevelt-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8585.jpgIMG_8585Yes, that is a WILD horse in our campsite (on the right!)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/trnp.jpgTRNPTeddy Roosevelt National Park, #42!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8581.jpgIMG_8581Nope, there's no way I'm outrunning this one!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8578.jpgIMG_8578Our awesome campsite at Teddy Roosevelt National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8565.jpgIMG_8565Just watching the buffalo from my perch at Teddy Roosevelt National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8554.jpgIMG_8554Teddy Roosevelt National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8544.jpgIMG_8544Me doing my Marilyn Monroe impression (not that successful, clearly) Teddy Roosevelt National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8548.jpgIMG_8548Snoop's keeping his hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1676.jpgIMG_1676Birdnerd alert! It's a Lazuli Bunting, Teddy Roosevelt National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_1667.jpgIMG_1667Herd of wild horses Teddy Roosevelt National Park2013-11-08T17:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/10/21/of-course-youre-not-too-old-to-go-to-the-pumpkin-patch/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_5400.jpgIMG_5400Our Halloween costumes last year, just for a laugh!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_8966.jpgIMG_8966Cargo ship in the channel - Can you see Mt. Rainier waaaay offf to the left peeking out?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_8952.jpgIMG_8952Hundreds of birds taking off over the lakes near Coon Point.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_8987.jpgIMG_8987Super yum!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/camera.jpgcameraEnter rule #2: Always check that your gear is in your bag BEFORE leaving the house.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/si-bridge.jpgSI bridgeSauvie Island bridgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_8983.jpgIMG_8983Rule # 1: You must be able to carry your own pumpkin to the car!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_89801.jpgIMG_8980Pumpkins!2013-10-23T02:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/10/14/its-all-greek-to-me-portlands-greek-festival/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2554.jpgGreek jewelryhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2552.jpgDisplay of Greek foodshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2550.jpgTalentshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2637.jpgBaklava!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2627.jpgRollahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2621.jpgPasta florahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2620.jpgKataifihttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2611.jpgPure deliciousnesshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2570.jpgThere's a beer garden, as well!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_2564.jpgDelicious loukoumades smothered in honey and topped with cinnamon2013-10-16T23:59:11+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/10/07/an-ode-to-the-us-national-parks/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/zion2.jpgZion National Park, Utahhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wrangellste.jpgWrangell-St. Elias National Park glacier, Alaskahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/washdc.jpgThomas Jefferson Memorial NM, Washington, DChttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/usvi.jpgVirgin Islands National Park, USVIhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/saguaro.jpgSaguaro National Park, Arizonahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/redwoods.jpgRedwood National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rainier9181.jpgMount Rainier National Park, Washingtonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pearlharbor.jpgWorld War II Valor in the Pacific National MemorialWorld War II Valor in the Pacific National Memorialhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/olympic.jpgOlympic National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/northcascades.jpgNorthCascadesNorth Cascades National Park2013-10-10T04:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/09/30/valley-of-fire-state-park-nevada/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9999.jpgIMG_9999Valley of Fire SP, Nevadahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9998.jpgIMG_9998Male Bighorn sheephttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9931.jpgIMG_9931Bighorn sheep pairhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7874.jpgIMG_7874https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0181.jpgIMG_0181Petroglyphs - Valley of fire SPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0167.jpgIMG_0167Natural Arch, Valley of Fire SPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0140.jpgIMG_0140Nevada's Valley of Fire SPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0021.jpgIMG_0021Interesting formation with a view of the moon. Valley of fire SPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0003.jpgIMG_0003Just for fun! Valley of Fire SP2013-10-24T13:32:10+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/09/16/mirror-mirror-on-the-mountain/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9961.jpgIMG_9961Stream along the trailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9940.jpgIMG_9940Quite a view for a swim!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9936.jpgIMG_9936View from the end of Mirror Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9927.jpgIMG_9927Campsite at the edge of Mirror Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9922.jpgIMG_9922Footbridge over the streamhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9920.jpgIMG_9920This image needs no caption!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9911.jpgIMG_9911Rhododendrons were in full bloomhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9906.jpgIMG_9906Trail through the woodshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9898.jpgIMG_9898Little waterfalls in the streamhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8057.jpgIMG_8057Happy hikers2013-09-22T00:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/09/09/wind-cave/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0622.jpgIMG_0622Our campsite at Wind Cavehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0475.jpgIMG_0475Wind Cave tour - this is right before the ranger turned out the lights. WOW was it dark in there!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0448.jpgIMG_0448Boxwork formationshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0439.jpgIMG_0439Boxwork formationshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0434.jpgIMG_0434https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0423.jpgIMG_0423Boxwork formationshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0418.jpgIMG_0418https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0401.jpgWind Cave National ParkWind Cave National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0390.jpgIMG_0390Wind Cave National Park. Park #40 for us!2013-09-08T05:09:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/08/31/mt-rushmore/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8370.jpgIMG_8370Some of the tools they used to make the monument. Most of the "carving" was actually done with dynamite.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8369.jpgIMG_8369Models in Borglum's studiohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8361.jpgIMG_8361https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8321.jpgIMG_8321Museum exhibitshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8320.jpgIMG_8320https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8304.jpgIMG_8304https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_8219.jpgIMG_8219Do we really need to stop? Haven't we already seen Mt. Rushmore on the SD license plate?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0983-copy.jpgIMG_0983 copyClear blue skies above Mt. Rushmore National Monumenthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0979.jpgMt. Rushmore National MemorialMt. Rushmore National Memorialhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0962.jpgIMG_0962My favorite view - sunny and blue with just a few clouds.2013-09-02T15:16:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/07/16/roadtrippin-and-some-news/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130716-222816.jpg20130716-222816.jpg2013-08-06T19:11:05+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/07/27/road-trip/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vanmeal.jpgDinner in the Eurovan!Dinner time!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/roadtripchickostick.jpgRoadTripChickOStickNothing says "road trip" to us like a Chick-O-Stick!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/joshua-tree-campsite-van.jpgJoshua-Tree-Campsite-VanA sweet campsite in Joshua Tree National Park2013-07-07T19:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/06/08/i-am-a-bolt-believer/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/boltbus.jpgboltbusThe Bolt bus arrives in downtown Seattle near the Transit Tunnel in Chinatownhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bolt.jpgboltBolt bus arrives in downtown Seattle near the Transit Tunnel in Chinatown.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cousins.jpgcousinsCousins weekend!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bolt-bus-driver.jpgbolt bus driverMe with my awesome Bolt bus driver John.2013-07-07T19:25:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/08/03/its-our-birthday/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/smbirthday-cake.jpgsmbirthday cakeHappy birthday to us!2013-08-04T02:39:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/07/20/ocean-photo-collage/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8783.jpgIMG_8783Indian Ocean, Exmouth, Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_5980.jpgIMG_5980Hawaii surfing waveshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_5265.jpgIMG_5265Sunset in Zanzibarhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_5202.jpgIMG_5202Fishing Boat, Indian Ocean, Zanzibarhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3604.jpgIMG_3604Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregonhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_2483.jpgIMG_2483Pacific Ocean Great Barrier Reef, Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1989.jpgIMG_1989Oregon Coast sunsethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1891.jpgIMG_1891Oregon Coast winter waveshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/footprintsimg_5024-copy.jpgfootprintsIMG_5024 copyFootprints in the sand. Indian Ocean, Zanzibarhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/129trunkbay.jpg129TrunkBayTrunk Bay, US Virgin Islands2013-07-07T17:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/06/29/whats-a-bumbleberry-you-ask/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/slickrock.jpgslickrockExploring the east side of Zion National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7857crop.jpgBumbleberry PieSure hits the spot after a long day of hiking!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7345.jpgWelcome to Utah!Three states in one day!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7358.jpgGreat ArchThis blind -- or not freestanding -- arch graces the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway just west of the tunnel.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7359.jpgZion-Mount Carmel TunnelThe 1.1-mile tunnel was once the nation's longest and remains the link between Zion's center and east side.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7363.jpgCheckerboard MesaAptly named Checkerboard Mesa near Zion National Park's east entrance.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_7364.jpgUtah State Route 9Zion National Park2013-06-30T20:05:23+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/06/23/oooops-blogger-boo-boo/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5c6d7072dc6511e2b5f422000a9e5ad5_7.jpg5c6d7072dc6511e2b5f422000a9e5ad5_7Zion waterbottle and bumbleberry seeds for one lucky winner!2013-06-24T00:39:02+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/01/12/whats-on-tap-for-2013/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3404.jpgChristmas treeNow THAT is a white Christmas!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/virginr6.jpgVirgin RiverVirgin River, Zion NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mg_1305.jpgDCFun with photography in DC2013-06-21T18:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/06/01/the-birdnerds-fly-to-florida/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2809.jpgIMG_2809Sanibel sunsethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2831.jpgIMG_2831Shells, shells, and more shells!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3007.jpgIMG_3007Some of my favorite shells I collected.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_3060.jpgIMG_3060The beach at Island Innhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2905.jpgIMG_2905Taking photos of the Roseate Spoonbills - my lens wasn't nearly the longest one!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2863.jpgIMG_2863Jeff playing the piano at the Island Innhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2837.jpgIMG_2837Jeff on one of the shelling beacheshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0789.jpgIMG_0789Ibis, herons, and a Reddish Egrethttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1530.jpgIMG_1530Great Egret joins the flock of Spoonbillshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2916-copy.jpgIMG_2916 copyRoseate Spoonbill takes flight2013-06-04T04:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/03/09/souvenirs-for-your-tastebuds-recreate-them-at-home/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2701.jpgLime in de CoconutYou put de lime in de coconut and drink it all down, Beach Bar, St. John, USVIhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0076.jpgIMG_0076https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4786.jpgBlancaMy Tico Mami teaching me how to cook Costa Rican food!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0971.jpgGözlemeGözleme at the Rocks Market, Sydneyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1018.jpgMorton Bay BugsMorton Bay Bugshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_4911.jpgMaize beerTrying maize beer in Tanzania2013-05-22T15:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/05/11/tiptoe-through-the-tulips/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8462-2-c-eliz.jpgIMG_8462-2-C-elizPhoto of me with my mom that budding young photo student Elizabeth took!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8452-small.jpgIMG_8452-smallThese beautiful dark purple tulips are some of my favorites. I think they are called Queen of the Night.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8449-small.jpgIMG_8449-smallI love the long lines of the tulip fields.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_8437-small.jpgWooden Shoe TulipsWooden Shoe Farms tulip fields.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tulips4.jpgMamaMy beautiful mama!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tulips3.jpgPink TulipsSpring is in the air! I think this is the Dynasty tulip. And I love the lone white one here!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tulips2.jpgLeen van der Mark TulipsI love how crisp these tulips look. I believe these are the variety Leen van der Mark.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tulips1.jpgTulips!The fields were bursting this year.2013-05-13T15:10:18+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/05/04/crater-rim-drive-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glowinglava.jpgglowinglavaReflection of lava lake in Kiluaea calderahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rocks-steamvents.jpgrocks-steamventsRock formations near steam vents. Check out that wild color!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jagger-mus-ranger.jpgJagger Museum rangerJagger Museum ranger demonstrating how a volcano is formedhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6422.jpgIMG_6422Pele - Goddess of the Volcanohttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6468.jpgIMG_6468Seismographhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6420.jpgIMG_6420Visitor's center displayhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_64191.jpgIMG_6419The park sign outside each park entrance is a great photo op!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6434.jpgIMG_6434Max checking out a steam venthttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6444.jpgIMG_6444rock formationhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6461.jpgIMG_6461Jagger Museum2013-05-01T04:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/04/27/cool-stuff-in-kona/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6857-2.jpgsmIMG_6857-2Ooooh, pretty spots!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6861-2.jpgsmIMG_6861-2Lemon tang and something else with a really cool tailhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6878-2.jpgsmIMG_6878-2Lemon tanghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6890-2.jpgsmIMG_6890-2Striped guys and a bluefinned somethinghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6893-2.jpgsmIMG_6893-2Flounderhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6796.jpgsmIMG_6796Max catching a wave!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_7012.jpgsmIMG_7012Time for some YUMMMMMhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_7009.jpgsmIMG_7009Andy, the mad shave ice man!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6975-2.jpgsmIMG_6975-2Sea turtle and Jeffhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smimg_6871-2.jpgsmIMG_6871-2Colorful parrotfish2013-04-26T15:23:46+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/04/20/liebster-award-11-random-facts-about-us/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0968.jpgIMG_0968Jeff sampling dukkah in Sydneyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ejelephants.jpgEJelephantsOn safari in Tanzaniahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1785.jpgPiña coladas at Caneel BayPiña coladas on the beach!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/liebster2.jpgliebster22013-04-28T21:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/04/13/champagne-super-nova-in-the-sky-mauna-kea-stargazing/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_66271.jpgIMG_6627https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_66261.jpgIMG_6626https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6625.jpgIMG_6625https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6624.jpgIMG_6624https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6623.jpgSetting up the telescopesSetting up the telescopeshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6622.jpgIMG_6622https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6637.jpgIMG_6637https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6636.jpgOrion's swordOrion's sword (the three stars on the right coming down in a line).https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6628.jpgSupernovaA recently identified supernova!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6627.jpgIMG_66272013-04-14T17:03:48+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/04/06/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-chain-of-craters-road/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6451.jpgPlant in lavaPlants take root wherever they can in this harsh environment.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_64381.jpgIMG_6438https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6438.jpgPahoehoe lavaPahoehoe lavahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6398.jpgYa think?Ya think?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6383.jpgHolei sea archHolei sea archhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6367.jpgHawaii Volcanoes NPHawaii Volcanoes NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6610.jpgEnd of Chain of Craters RoadGosh, ya think?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6605.jpgIMG_6605https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6602.jpgIMG_6602https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_6597.jpgIMG_65972013-04-06T14:45:55+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/03/25/were-guest-blogging-this-week/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/welcome.gifwelcome2013-03-20T05:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/03/21/packing-light-you-can-do-it/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0651.jpgJ & E in SydneyDon't let the blue skies fool you ... it's winter in Sydney!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/packinglight2.jpgpackinglight2Can you believe that there are two sets of fins, snorkels, and masks in there, too?https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/packinglight1.jpgpackinglight1Uh-oh. This is NEVER gonna fit.2013-03-22T18:09:37+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/03/16/make-your-spring-break-scrapbook-look-even-better-this-year/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo.jpgMt. Tabor reservoirChecking all the angles at Mt. Tabor - it took me seven different shots to create a unique photo I really liked tonight, but this one is pretty cool. Taken on my iPhone and filtered in PhotoWonder (free app) and Photo fx (costs $2.99 I think)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/barb2.jpgBarb2Grandma Barb not talking (take 2). A MUCH better picture.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/barb1.jpgBarb1Grandma Barb talking (take 1)https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bradsbook.jpgbradsbookBrad's 13 birthday adventure book!2013-03-16T19:22:23+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/10/06/feeling-loopy-try-the-fruit-loop-in-hood-river/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5022.jpgIMG_5022https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5016.jpgIMG_5016https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_4998.jpgIMG_4998https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_4999.jpgIMG_4999https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_4973.jpgIMG_4973https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5013.jpgIMG_5013https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5010.jpgIMG_5010https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_5009.jpgIMG_5009https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0114.jpgIMG_0114https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_4985.jpgIMG_49852013-02-24T06:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/11/22/living-with-the-locals-or-is-it-ok-for-siblings-to-swap-spouses/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2316.jpgIMG_2316https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/goatdress.jpggoatdressTraditional Barbaig goatskin beaded dress.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4908.jpgIMG_4908Practicing our stick-fighting skills.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4885.jpgIMG_4885https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4866.jpgIMG_4866Barbaig hut where we slept.https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4911.jpgIMG_4911https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5034.jpgIMG_5034https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/babatidugoutcanoe.jpgBabatidugoutcanoeYes, we floated next to WILD HIPPOS in THIS canoe!2013-02-24T06:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/12/21/happy-holidays-everyone/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2317.jpgIMG_2317Channel Islands National Parkhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8777.jpgIMG_8777Multnomah Fallshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5687.jpgMt. Hood morninghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5685.jpgMt. Hood from Timberline Lodge https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5671.jpgIMG_5671baby snowman at Timberlinehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5665.jpgIMG_5665Mt. Hood from Timberline Lodgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_5637.jpgIMG_5637Mt. Hood sunrise, Timberline Lodgehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_4975.jpgIMG_4975Hood River, ORhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/luvyournps.jpgluvyourNPsLuvyourNPshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_4720.jpgIMG_4720Redwood National Park, California2013-02-24T06:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/01/19/national-parks-but-what-do-we-do/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_5492.jpgDenali, AlaskaChecking the river's pH in Denalihttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/131eandjtrunkbay.jpgTrunk BayTrunk Bay overlook at our fave NP, US Virgin Islandshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0238bw.jpgNorth Cascades NPNorth Cascades NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_4002.jpgWashington DCCapitol building, Washington, DChttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_9187.jpgMt. Rainier NPMt. Rainier NPhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1539lr.jpgOlympic NP tidepoolsOlympic NP tidepoolshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3741.jpgLassen NPLassen NP2013-03-02T21:59:46+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2013/02/23/play-on/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ausgeocache.jpgAustralia GeocachingGeocaching near Uluru, Australiahttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_5814.jpgYahtzee!!Yahtzee!!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2157.jpgCard tricksCard trickshttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3111.jpgPass the Pigs champPass the Pigs champ!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6105.jpgQuiddlerQuiddlerhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6104.jpgQwirkleQwirklehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6103.jpgIMG_6103https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_6102.jpgdiceCarry-on games2013-02-28T02:18:38+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/08/28/free-fun-the-license-plate-game/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120828-223557.jpg20120828-223557.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120828-223441.jpg20120828-223441.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120828-222158.jpg20120828-222158.jpg2013-02-23T23:47:01+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/11/10/whats-your-secret-spot-a-contest/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121110-131400.jpg20121110-131400.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121110-131330.jpg20121110-131330.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121110-131236.jpg20121110-131236.jpghttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121110-130238.jpg20121110-130238.jpg2012-11-12T17:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/2012/08/06/and-were-off/https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_9286.jpgCinder ConeCinder Cone at Mt. Lassenhttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_8962.jpgMt. LassenMt. Lassen from Manzanita Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_4817.jpgWeary hikersYes, they hiked up the backside of that cinder cone and over!https://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_3588.jpgSunriseSunrise at Reflection Lakehttps://aweekoraweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_3446.jpgSummit LakeMt. 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