Tag Archives: Washington

Cemetery at Saint Martin’s Abbey

Posted on September 17, 2010 by TKGilb

Two angels guard the entrance to the cemetery at Saint Martin’s Abbey in Lacey, WA. Continue reading →

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Cemetery at Saint Martin’s Abbey II

Posted on September 17, 2010 by TKGilb

Two angels guard the entrance to the cemetery at Saint Martin’s Abbey. Continue reading →

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Yacolt Falls

Posted on September 7, 2010 by TKGilb

Located on Big Tree Creek, Yacolt Falls spills over a broad rock ledge and tumbles nearly 30 feet into a splash pool. As an added feature, the right side of the falls is a two-tiered drop. Continue reading →

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America’s Favorite Pastime

Posted on August 24, 2010 by TKGilb
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America’s Favorite Pastime II

Posted on August 24, 2010 by TKGilb

A vintage base ball match was played between arch rivals, the Vancouver Occidentals and the 1st Oregon Volunteers. Continue reading →

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The Jetty at Tidewater Cove

Posted on August 12, 2010 by TKGilb

The views along the Columbia River are terrific, especially from the end of the Jetty at Tidewater Cove. Continue reading →

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North Head Lighthouse

Posted on July 31, 2010 by TKGilb

North Head Lighthouse at dusk is a lonely place, especially with a cloudbank moving in off the ocean. Continue reading →

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C’mon In! The Water’s Fine!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by TKGilb

Spokane’s Rotary Fountain, located in downtown Riverfront Park, has 155 jets of water pumping out 3500 gallons of water per minute. No matter which way you turn, you’re sure to get wet! Continue reading →

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The Roses Are Blooming!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by TKGilb

Rose Hill Garden in Spokane, WA, boasts over 150 varieties of hybrid, miniature, and fragrant old-fashioned roses. Over 1500 roses in all! Continue reading →

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Everything Old Made New Again

Posted on June 29, 2010 by TKGilb

Check out the 5th Annual Recycled Art Festival in downtown Vancouver, WA, where everything old is made new again. Continue reading →

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