My Favorite Little Library, C’oeur d’Alene, Idaho

While traveling, I always make a point to visit libraries. C’oeur d’Alene has one of my new favorites. It is in a 110 year old tree stump!


This is where the cool cats hang out!
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The Beauty of Fall

Having lived at the beach for many years, I forgot how much I loved fall leaves. Fall and spring are my absolute favorite times of the year. British Columbia, Alaska & the Pacific Northwest have certainly put on a color show this season.

Manito Park, Spokane
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Rose Hill, Manito Park, Spokane, Washington & Nellie Stewart Gills

I’m still catching up on posts, but today is hot off the press. I spent several hours at Rose Hill in Manito Park in Spokane, Washington.

I started an easy stroll around the park but was overcome with emotion. Being there brought back so many memories of my paternal grandmother, Nellie Stewart Gills. I told you a little about her in a past post & share more in my video today.


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B&B Family Lavender Farm       Sequim,Washington

If you love the look, smell, or taste of lavender, check out Sequim, Washington! Over the last fifty years, it has become known as the lavender capital of the United States.   There are more than a dozen lavender farms in Sequim.

Sequim’s unique microclimate, mild winters, low precipitation, & abundant sunshine are ideal for lavender.
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The Musk Ox Farm Palmer, AK

Outside of Anchorage is a unique non-profit featuring musk oxen. The farm features the largest captive herd of Musk oxen in the world. I didn’t know much about them going in but left with a new understanding.


To learn more about the organization & musk oxen, visit http://www.muskoxfarm.org.
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Playing Catchup in Washington

It has been a while since my last post, and I have a lot to share. Summer in Denali National Park was a wonderful experience, but I wasn’t quite prepared for the long dark days in the winter.

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Working at Denali Air, Denali National Park, Alaska

My last couple of jobs were working as a shuttle driver in Glacier National Park & in Taos, New Mexico.  I’m continuing to drive here in Alaska, too.  I transport guests flying on our flightseeing tours to and from the airstrip.  I get to talk to people from all parts of the US and the world about a common passion—travel!

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Loving Denali National Park—I may decide to stay a while!

It took over a month and 5,000 miles to get from Taos, New Mexico to Denali National Park. It was worth every minute and every mile.

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