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Author Archives: TKGilb
When Liquid Sunshine Turns to Snow II
Twilight scene after mi-winter snowfall at Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane, WA. Photo: Randall Harris. Continue reading
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When Liquid Sunshine Turns to Snow
Washington State is known far and wide as the “Land of Liquid Sunshine.” In other words, it rains a lot up here–especially during the winter months. But Washington also gets a good amount of snow, as all those living on the eastern side of the state can attest. Continue reading
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Lewis & Clark Winter Camp II
Welcome to Fort Clatsop, home to the Lewis & Clark expedition for 3-1/2 months during the winter of 1805-06. Photo: KGilb. Continue reading
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Tagged Astoria, Fort Clatsop, Lewis & Clark, Oregon
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Lewis & Clark Winter Camp
Welcome to Fort Clatsop, home to the Lewis & Clark expedition for 3-1/2 months during the winter of 1805-06. Continue reading
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Tagged Astoria, Fort Clatsop, Lewis & Clark, Oregon
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Afternoon Tea at the Grant House
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at the Grant House Restaurant in Vancouver, WA. The perfect setting for sweets, savories, scones, and fresh fruit on a cold, rainy afternoon. Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon tea, Grant House Restaurant, Officer's Row, Vancouver, Washington
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Good-bye to Autumn
Autumn in Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane, WA. The sun was shining brightly that day and the leaves on the trees looked like they were on fire. Continue reading
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Columbia Gorge Hotel II
Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Hotel’s distinctive Mediterranean-style architecture dates back to the Roaring 20’s. During its heyday, this “oasis of opulence” attracted visitors from all over the world. Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia Gorge, Columbia Gorge Hotel, Columbia River, Hood River, Oregon, Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, waterfalls
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Columbia Gorge Hotel
During its heyday, the Columbia Gorge Hotel attracted visitors from around the world. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Columbia River, the hotel’s distinctive Mediterranean-style architecture dates back to the Roaring 20’s. Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia Gorge, Columbia Gorge Hotel, Columbia River, Hood River, Oregon, Wah Gwin Gwin Falls
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The Magic of Beltaine
Beltaine is a Pacific NW musical trio who perform Celtic and other traditional folk songs from around the world. Their music is light and lively–with bright, clean tones and toe-tapping beats that make it hard to sit still! Continue reading
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Tagged Beltaine, Celtic music, Oregon, Portland
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The 2nd Street Challenge in Hood River, OR
One of the most challenging flights of stairs I’ve run into recently has to be the 2nd Street Stairs in downtown Hood River, OR. 413 steps straight up from State Street to the top of the bluff. And I mean straight! There’s not a bend or a curve anywhere on this concrete staircase. Continue reading
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