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- 20251229 Eagles at Pend OrielleMy buddy Dan and I drove to Farragut State Park to hike by the lake and look for eagles.
- 20251227 Brisk WalkWe had rain and snowed here last night. It was cold, but clear this morning for our walk.
- 20251219 Holiday FunI started the day as an elf at Santa Express. For over 30 years, Santa Express has matched elves with children 3 to 12 to buy and wrap presents for… Read more: 20251219 Holiday Fun
- 20251214 Post Falls DamsWe are in between storms, so it seemed like a good day to check out the dams on the Spokane River in Post Falls. I started with North Channel Dam… Read more: 20251214 Post Falls Dams
- 20251213 Morning Walks and BrrZaarI started the day with a quick walk in Kendall Yards. The joined Frontrunners for a walk through Riverfront Park. After coffee hour, a few of us headed to the… Read more: 20251213 Morning Walks and BrrZaar
- 20251211 End of the TrailToday I took advantage of a break in the weather to cover miles 37 to 40 Centennial Trail.
- 20251204 2nd HarvestMy friend Dan and I volunteered at a mobile food bank today.
- 20251201 Rattlesnake RidgeThis morning I joined a Meetup group at Glen Tana Conservation Area for a hike up to Rattlesnake Ridge. Although the forecast was 50% chance of snow late in the… Read more: 20251201 Rattlesnake Ridge
- 20251129 ’Tis the SeasonKendall Yards decorations. Olmsted Brothers Park decorations. Turn out for this morning’s Frontrunners walk was good in spite of temperatures below freezing.
- 20251121 Four More Miles (28-32)A crisp, but dry morning on the Centennial Trail. Cemetery Turkeys
- 20251120 Kendall Yards to Spokane Falls Community CollegeMy luck is holding out – another nearly perfect day for walking on the Centennial Trail. Today I covered miles 24-28 and I’m out of the city and back into… Read more: 20251120 Kendall Yards to Spokane Falls Community College
- 20251117 Split CreekLucked out again – no rain during today’s hike in Liberty Lake.
- 20251116 Flying L TrailToday’s Meetup hike was at Dishman Hills Conservation Area. It was a beautiful morning for a hike.
- 20251115 Kendall Yards to Mission ParkThe day started with a walk with Front Runners. Then I walked to Mission Park covering miles 21 to 24 of the Centennial Trail.
- 20251114 Second HarvestToday I helped out at a Second Harvest mobile food bank. We handed out food for over 200 families.
- 20251113 Upriver Dam to Mission ParkAnother cool and cloudy fall day, another walk on the Centennial Trail. Today covering miles 18 to 21. Centennial Trail: 21 miles walked (right); 19 miles to go (left).
- 20251110 Donkey Island to Upriver DamI missed my Meetup hike due to an uncharged iPhone so I walked another section of the Centennial Trail (miles 14-17).
- 20251106 Hike and Fall ColorsI started the day with a Meetup hike on the Deep Creek Loop trail with a stop at the overlook. Then, I stopped by Manito Park to enjoy fall colors… Read more: 20251106 Hike and Fall Colors
- 20251103 Mirabeau Park to Donkey IslandIt was typical fall day in the Pacific Northwest: cloudy (rain in the forecast for this afternoon) and a little windy, but I managed to take a nice walk on… Read more: 20251103 Mirabeau Park to Donkey Island
- 20251031b Manito ParkThis afternoon I visited Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden to enjoy the fall colors.
- 20251031a St George’s TrailThis morning I joined a Meetup group for a hike at the Little Spokane Natural Area.
- 20251030 Separated at Birth?Foggy/overcast and chilly morning, but my friend Dan and I still hiked lower Rathdrum Mountain. A moose sighting was reported but we didn’t see one.
- 20251027 Centennial Trail – Mission to Mirabeau ParkToday was a crisp fall day – perfect for a walk on the Centennial Trail.
- 20251015 Fall ColorsThe day started with a Frontrunners walk downtown. Manito Park Then I walked my friend’s dog through Manito Park. Manito Blvd
- 20251016 Liberty Creek/Edith Hansen LoopAnother beautiful fall morning spent hiking with a Meetup group.
- 20251005 Slavin Conservation AreaI joined a Meetup group for a great Sunday hike – my first visit to this area.
- 20251004 OktoberfestI started the day with a a walk through Peaceful Valley with Frontrunners. Then went to an Oktoberfest car show.
- 20251003 Harvard to State LineToday’s walk was along the Centennial Trail from Harvard trail head to Idaho. This is my least favorite section of the trail – it’s closer to the freeway (I90) than… Read more: 20251003 Harvard to State Line
- 20251002 To Old Mission TrailheadAnother walk on the Centennial Trail.
- 20250929 Saltese UplandsToday I met a Meetup group for a hike. It started out sunny, but ended up cloudy.
- 20250927 FrontrunnersThis morning started out cold and cloudy, but ended up quite pleasant.
- 20250926 Barker to HarvardToday I returned to the Centennial Trail and headed east to Harvard trailhead.
- 20250925 Back on the TrailThe to-do list from the move is down to minor issues and we’re back from vacation, so it is time to get back on the Centennial Trail.
- 20250920 Balboa ParkWe joined San Diego Frontrunners and Walkers for a walk through Balboa Park.
- 20250917 Oregon CoastToday we drove down the Oregon Coast.
- 20250916 Tillamook, ORWe got up early and drove to the coast for the 11:15 guided tour at Tillamook Creamery where we learned about cheese production from milk arriving in the factory to… Read more: 20250916 Tillamook, OR
- 20260913 Walk, Walk, Walk!Things are finally slowing down – one item left on the to-do list and no errands to run, so I took three walks. 1. A solo walk along the Centennial… Read more: 20260913 Walk, Walk, Walk!
- 20250611 Habitat Blitz BuildToday we participated in the 2025 Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build. There are three duplexes and a single family residence in the complex. We installed siding on the first duplex.
- 20250609 Little Spokane Natural AreaMy Meetup group hiked Knothead and Indian Painted Rocks trails today. The hike took us along the Little Spokane River. Today the Yellow Flag irises (non-native/noxious weed) were in bloom.… Read more: 20250609 Little Spokane Natural Area
- 20250607 Full DayI started the day walking with Frontrunners. Then I stopped by the Friends of Manito Park plant sale. We ended the day with the Pride Cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
- 20250606 Chilco MountainMeetup group met outside Athol, ID for an out-and-back hike up Chilco Mountain. Flora and Fauna. I don’t recall seeing Beargrass in the past. I saw some old favorites, too.
- 20250603 North IdahoWe drove to Bonners Ferry for lunch (and shopping) at the Gathering Place before heading back to Sandpoint where we walked the Pend d’Orielle Bay Trail. Flowers on the walk.… Read more: 20250603 North Idaho
- 20250602 Post FallsThis morning a Meetup group hiked in the Post Falls Community Forest – walking along the Spokane River and across some rock outcrops.
- 20250531 Double HeaderI started the day walking in Kendall Yards with Frontrunners. And ended the day with a Meetup group at a Garden Work Party for Growing Neighbors (urban farming/community gardens). Part… Read more: 20250531 Double Header
- 20250530 Blitz Build SetupToday I joined some Meetup group members to help setup for Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build 2025 – nine day event to build homes for families in Spokane Valley. This… Read more: 20250530 Blitz Build Setup
- 20250527 Spirit LakeAfter lunch we took the Boston Whaler out on the lake. And up Brickle Creek. After dinner, we took the pontoon boat (Myrna) for a ride around the mill pond.… Read more: 20250527 Spirit Lake
- 20250526 Urban WalksI walked Woofy while Gregg was out of town. Rainbow this morning.
- 20250524 FrontrunnersToday’s route was through Riverfront Park.
- 20250523 Gold HillToday I joined a Meetup group at Idaho Panhandle National Forest for a hike up Gold Hill. A lookout point near the top provides panoramic views of Lake Pend Orielle.… Read more: 20250523 Gold Hill
- 20250515 Centennial TrailToday I took advantage of a break in the weather and hiked a portion of the trail.
- 20250512 Mount SpokaneToday I joined a Meetup group for a hike to Quartz Mountain Lookout Tower. There was a bit more snow than I was expecting, but it turned out to be… Read more: 20250512 Mount Spokane
- 20250509 Saltese Flats WetlandToday I took a nice walk through Saltese Flats. There were lots of birds out, plus a bull snake. I saw a mallard with several ducklings and a sharp-tail grouse… Read more: 20250509 Saltese Flats Wetland
- 20250508 Trail WorkToday I joined a Meetup group to work on a new trail in Dishman Hills Natural Area.
- 20250505 CharlotteAfter lunch with my cousin, I had time to visit the Morrison Motor Car Museum.
- 20250504 Drive to CharlotteAfter my morning pilgrimage to the Kure Beach Pier, I drove back to Charlotte stopping for lunch with a friend in Wilmington and family and in Durham. In case you’re… Read more: 20250504 Drive to Charlotte
- 20250503 Beach DayThis morning I visited the pier before heading up to Carolina Beach for lunch at The Dive. I took the beach route back to the hotel, then continued on to… Read more: 20250503 Beach Day
- 20250502 Charlotte to Kure BeachYesterday I flew to Charlotte and had dinner at Rock Store BBQ before checking into my hotel. Built in 1936, it was the only gas station for miles around. It… Read more: 20250502 Charlotte to Kure Beach
- 20250427 Virtual Bloomsday“Spokane’s iconic annual 12k race” is scheduled for May 4th and I am going to be out of town. So, I signed up for the virtual walk which I did… Read more: 20250427 Virtual Bloomsday
- 20250425 Finch ArboretumI joined my Meetup group for our monthly walk through the arboretum. Most of the trees are getting leaves and several varieties of cherry are in bloom. We saw daffodils… Read more: 20250425 Finch Arboretum
- 20250421 Knothead Valley LoopThis seemed an appropriately named hike for my first serious venture out as I continue recovering from my cold.
- 20250406 Beach WalkI got a late state, but I was able to work in my bay-to-breakers hike.
- 20250405 Balboa Park and Hands OffI started the day with a Frontrunners walk. Then I walked downtown with Hands Off.
- 20250403 CoronadoI flew to San Diego this morning and was able to join my Meetup group with seconds to spare. We had a nice walk to the Coronado bridge and stopped… Read more: 20250403 Coronado
- 20250331 Post Falls Community ForestToday I joined a Meetup group for a hike through the woods. It sprinkled some, but we had a good outing.
- 20250330 Waikiki SpringsThis morning I walked with my Meetup group. The “springs” are fed by water from the Rathdrum aquifer.
- 20250329 SpokaneI started the day with a walk in Peaceful Valley with Frontrunners. Then I visited Finch Arboretum since I missed the March visit with my Meetup group. No snow!
- 20250328 Second HarvestToday I joined a group for a stocking shift at Zilch Market – one the food bank resources provided by Second Harvest. Donated food is placed in a small store… Read more: 20250328 Second Harvest
- 20250327 Rattlesnake RidgeI joined a Meetup group for a hike at Glen Tana – a 1,060 acre reserve that is being held in trust before becoming part of the Washington State Park… Read more: 20250327 Rattlesnake Ridge
- 20250302 Antoine PeakToday I joined a Meetup group for a hike on the Emerald Necklace trail up Antoine Peak.
- 20250301 FrontrunnersToday was the first “official” Frontrunner event for 2025. It was a beautiful day and we had a good turnout.
- 20250228 Art USA: 100 Works on PaperToday I joined a Meetup group for lunch and a visit to the Jundt Art museum. The permanent collection includes several pieces by Dale Chihuly.
- 20250227 OatsToday I did a food-packing shift at Second Harvest. We started with four 1800-pound bags of oats and ended with several pallets of 20-pound boxes. The oats will repackaged at… Read more: 20250227 Oats
- 20250216 Rattlesnake RidgeToday I joined a group hiking to Rattlesnake Ridfe at Glen Tana Reserve – 1,060 acres of land that was once a dairy farm that is going to be annexed… Read more: 20250216 Rattlesnake Ridge
- 20250213 Second HarvestOne of my Meetup Groups does volunteer work in the community. Today I worked at a mobile food bank distributing groceries at Spokane Falls Community College. Canned corn, tomato soup,… Read more: 20250213 Second Harvest
- 20250211 Frosty MorningTrees in my neighborhood. After breakfast I drove to Spirit Lake, Idaho for a snowshoeing adventure.
- 20250130 Saltese FlatsNice hike on my own today. Good weather and relatively close to home.
- 20250126 Mile 9 to Mile 12My afternoon hike on Centennial Trail was good – a little warmer and there were more people out.
- 20250125 Riverfront ParkIt was 19° this morning, but Frontrunners had a good turnout for a walk in the park.
- 20250123 Spokane ValleyWe’re having a warm spell, so I walked part of the Centennial Trail.
- 20250113 Antoine PeakToday the Meetup group hiked Antoine Peak from the new Trentwood trailhead.
- 20241226 St George’s TrailToday the Meetup group hiked St George’s Trail to the Little Spokane River. Out and back was 7.25 miles and we had some sprinkles along the way. I was barely… Read more: 20241226 St George’s Trail
- 20241223 Spokane RiverToday the Meetup group met at the Bowl and Pitcher suspension bridge and hiked upriver.
- 20241220 Beacon HillI joined a Meetup group for a hike up Beacon Hill. Tonight, after dinner with family, we wanted to Winter Glow at Orchard Park.
- 20241215 Duncan GardensWe stopped by Manito Park after a holiday party to check out the lights in Duncan Gardens.
- 20241212 Five Peak ChallengeI joined a Meetup group at Mission Trails Regional Park for my second Five Peak Challenge. 1 Cowles Mountain 2 Pyles Peak 3 North Fortuna We drove from Cowles staging… Read more: 20241212 Five Peak Challenge
- 20241209 La Jolla/UCSDThis morning our Meetup Group hiked from La Jolla Shores through Scripps Coastal Reserve. Then, up to and through the UCSD campus (cue the “missed finals” nightmares). Before returning to… Read more: 20241209 La Jolla/UCSD
- 20241208 On the WaterfrontI started the day with a walk along Mission Bay and the Pacific Beach beaches boardwalk. I ended the day along the harbor and at Jingle Jets at the USS… Read more: 20241208 On the Waterfront
- 20241207 LightscapeTonight I attended Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas.
- 20241206 December NightsI spent the afternoon at the Zoo before heading to Balboa Park for December Nights. It was a good day for the bears and a few other animals. December Nights… Read more: 20241206 December Nights
- 20241102 Balboa ParkThis morning I was back in Balboa Park for walk with Frontrunners. The Botanical Building is not open yet, but I got a sneak peak through the windows on the… Read more: 20241102 Balboa Park
- 20241101 Hippo Hippo Hooray!After lunch, I headed to the Zoo to take a couple Botanical Tours. I saw some animals along the way and even managed to squeeze in a visit to the… Read more: 20241101 Hippo Hippo Hooray!
- 20241031 HalloweenToday’s walk was with a Meetup group at Lake Miramar. Unlike the street I am on, the street one block away always been a top destination for trick-or-treaters. People who… Read more: 20241031 Halloween
- 20241030 Two PeaksThis morning my Meetup group met at Mission Trails Park to hike North and South Fortuna mountains. We took a new route to the summit of North Fortuna. Then continued… Read more: 20241030 Two Peaks
- 20241029 Tecolote CanyonI joined a Meetup group to hike in Tecolote Canyon today. We met at the Nature Center. Our trail connected to Mesa College’s Sri Chinmoy Peace Trail. We returned to… Read more: 20241029 Tecolote Canyon
- 20241028 Panda-moniumI joined two cousins for breakfast and since they hadn’t seen the Pandas, we went to the zoo. Xin Bao spent the day at the rear of her enclosure. Yun… Read more: 20241028 Panda-monium
- 20241027 Bay to Breakers LoopOne of my favorite routes takes me through the neighborhood, along the north shore of Mission Bay, down the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, and back along the south shore of Mission… Read more: 20241027 Bay to Breakers Loop
- 20241026 Balboa Park
I joined Frontrunners for walk in Balboa Park and a light breakfast at Big City Bagels. Then I spent some time at the zoo. There was no one in the… Read more: 20241026 Balboa Park - 20241025 De Anza PointAfter lunch today I walked around De Anza Cove and through the former De Anza Point mobile home park. Their lease wasn’t renewed because of land-use issues and after years… Read more: 20241025 De Anza Point
- 20241024 EmbarcaderoThis morning we met at the Star of India for a walk along the Embarcadero followed by lunch. After lunch I toured part of the Midway.
- 20241019 Fall ColorsI met Frontrunners for another walk in Kendall Yards this morning. Then I visited Waikiki Springs Wildlife Area and Nature Preserve.
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Saying “Yes” to Adventure 