By all standards it wasn't that hot, but you know how it is: if you move to a cooler place, let the whining begin if it warms up at all. It's easy to get used to cloudy mornings and mid 60's, so it hitting 80* means sweating and whining commence. Father's Day on Sunday was… Continue reading When It’s Too Hot To Hike
Category: Travel
Local Trips: Jefferson Museum of Art & History
Since moving back to Whidbey island, I am getting to explore places I didn't get to with my oldest son. We left the island when he was 5 years old, and we tended to drive straight to the mountains, off the ferry dock, rather than putz around an old Victorian sea town when we were… Continue reading Local Trips: Jefferson Museum of Art & History
Local Adventures: Maxwelton Outdoor School
Maxwelton Outdoor School was the work of teachers and local folks on the south end of Whidbey Island, and it has developed into a lush green paradise only a few miles from the Clinton ferry dock, that takes people to Seattle. The school is 21 years old now, and you can see the changes that… Continue reading Local Adventures: Maxwelton Outdoor School
Local Adventures: Freeland Park and Beach
Tuesday was a chilly, but slightly sunny day (and no rain), so I took the boys to Freeland Park and Beach, on south Whidbey Island. The park is located just outside of the small town, and is walkable from the grocery store, if one is visiting the island. The park itself has many parking spots,… Continue reading Local Adventures: Freeland Park and Beach
Double Bluff Beach
We had things to on Whidbey Island this past weekend, and what a chilly morning it was. Even with being on the open water (Strait of Juan de Fuca) it was below freezing just after sunrise. Alistaire really wanted to watch the ferry take off from Mulkiteo and braved the cold winds. Looking across the… Continue reading Double Bluff Beach