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Technology choices, Uncategorized, West, Pacific Northwest

Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and the END?

“The trailer that gave us the inspiration for our Blue Ridge Drifters blog name is now going to part ways with us.” Continue reading Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and the END?

The Oregon Trail
Thoughts, Uncategorized, West, Pacific Northwest

The Oregon Trail

My grandfather told us kids so many times,  “Life it short.  If you are not happy, change it.  Don’t be stuck doing something you do not like.” Continue reading The Oregon Trail

EBR-1
Thoughts, Uncategorized, West, Pacific Northwest

EBR-1

“I could not help but feel a bit disappointed that though we have amazing technology at our fingertips that offers an unbelievable solution to so many environmental issues, public opinion has just about stopped it in its tracks.” Continue reading EBR-1

Craters of the Moon National Monument
Thoughts, Uncategorized, West, Pacific Northwest

Craters of the Moon National Monument

“My favorite [lava tube], the Indian Tunnel, had sections that had collapsed along the way, so no flashlight was needed.” Continue reading Craters of the Moon National Monument

The Coastal Redwoods
Uncategorized, Updates, West, Pacific Northwest

The Coastal Redwoods

“[The ranger] said we did not even have to go that far on the trail to see them.  But, why stop there?  A waterfall was at the end of a 2.5 mile path.” Continue reading The Coastal Redwoods

Crusin’ the Coast
Uncategorized, Updates, West, Pacific Northwest

Crusin’ the Coast

“I know my family was not a fan of heights, but perhaps some immersion therapy was what Dr. Mom had in mind.” Continue reading Crusin’ the Coast

Roll On, Columbia, Roll On
Thoughts, Uncategorized, Updates, West, Pacific Northwest

Roll On, Columbia, Roll On

“As kind of a side note, I have to tell you a story I discovered while touring the  dam facility.” Continue reading Roll On, Columbia, Roll On

Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mt. St. Helens, Part II
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Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mt. St. Helens, Part II

“No one expected the lateral explosion to have expanded the blast zone accordingly, because it was “not supposed to” have blown up that way.” Continue reading Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mt. St. Helens, Part II

Ape Caves  at Mt. St. Helens Part 1
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Ape Caves  at Mt. St. Helens Part 1

“Every other cave I’ve been in was full of all kinds of formations that were lit up.  This one was quite different.” Continue reading Ape Caves  at Mt. St. Helens Part 1

Mt. Rainier National Park
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Mt. Rainier National Park

” I felt I was walking through God’s colorful bouquet – red, blue, purple, orange, white, and yellow filled the green mountainside.” Continue reading Mt. Rainier National Park

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