Given to the state of Washington as a gift from Otto and William Studhalter, the Tilton River State Park plaque is like a gift tag, a “To” and “From." The plaque and trail head are on the north side of highway 508 in Lewis County. But, what is the gift of land? What does... Continue Reading →
Sauvie Island: Water Access and Waltonian Enlightenment All in One Trip
Kayaks, paddles and dog in tow, the map said “that way” to the water! Though not seeking a northwest passage, I was seeking access to the waters near the Columbia River. Sauvie Island, which sits in the Columbia, has a lake nested inside itself, Sturgeon Lake. They say that half the adventure is getting there,... Continue Reading →
Port Angeles- The Ediz Hook
Port Angeles, WA To stand where great things happened! That’s what you can do on the Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. In 1955, Burt Thomas took to the frigid waters of the Juan de Fuca strait and was the first person to swim across to Victoria British Columbia. Stand on the spit and look across... Continue Reading →