Tag Archives: Washington

Trail of Two Forests

Posted on August 24, 2011 by TKGilb

The Trail of Two Forests near Cougar, WA, winds its way through an old-growth forest of Douglas firs and western red cedars. But underneath the boardwalk, covered with moss, are remnants of another forest that flourished here 2000 years ago. Continue reading →

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Spokane’s Japanese Garden II

Posted on July 22, 2011 by TKGilb

The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Spokane, WA, is not one of the largest Japanese gardens in the Pacific NW. Nor is it the oldest, but it is a uniquely pretty spot to while away an hour or so on a hot summer day. Continue reading →

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Spokane’s Japanese Garden

Posted on July 22, 2011 by TKGilb

The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Spokane, WA, is not one of the largest Japanese gardens in the Pacific NW. Nor is it the oldest, but it is a uniquely pretty spot to while away an hour or so on a hot summer day. Continue reading →

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Beacon Rock II

Posted on May 13, 2011 by TKGilb

Beacon Rock is a towering monolith of basalt that juts up from the north shore of the Columbia River near Skamania, WA. 860 feet from base to summit, it’s a favorite with local rock climbers. But thanks to the foresight and ingenuity of Henry J. Biddle, there’s also a hiking trail that leads straight to the top! Continue reading →

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Beacon Rock

Posted on May 13, 2011 by TKGilb

Beacon Rock is a towering monolith of basalt that juts up from the north shore of the Columbia River near Skamania, WA. 860 feet from base to summit, it’s a favorite with local rock climbers. Continue reading →

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Jimmy Be Free

Posted on May 5, 2011 by TKGilb

All at once, there he was . . . this free-spirited young musician, barefooted and dressed all in white. Eyes half-closed, Jimmy Free was swaying softly in time to the music that flowed from his violin. The sound was rich, with remarkable resonance and an almost dreamlike quality. Continue reading →

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Hulda Klager’s Lilac Gardens II

Posted on May 3, 2011 by TKGilb

The vintage two-story farmhouse sitting in the midst of 3-1/2 acres of lilacs was Hulda Klager’s home for nearly 70 years. Continue reading →

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Hulda Klager’s Lilac Gardens

Posted on May 3, 2011 by TKGilb

The lilacs are blooming at the 2011 Hulda Klager Lilac Days Festival in Woodland, WA. 150 varieties in all–many hybridized by the “Lilac Lady” herself, Hulda Klager. Continue reading →

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Woodland Tulip Festival II

Posted on April 11, 2011 by TKGilb

The Woodland Tulip Festival is an event tailor-made for the entire family. It’s set in the midst of acres and acres of brightly colored tulips. 160 varieties in all! Continue reading →

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Woodland Tulip Festival

Posted on April 11, 2011 by TKGilb

The Woodland Tulip Festival is an event tailor-made for the entire family. The annual festival is set in the midst of acres and acres of tulips. 160 varieties in brilliant shades of pink, purple, scarlet, yellow, and crimson red. Continue reading →

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