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South Skagit Valley Highway

By Leslie Parks - Monday, November 30, 2020
I pulled my visor down on my helmet and after making sure my camera backpack was securely and safely fastened to the back of the sissy bar I swung my leg over the bike and settled in.  John sat in the driver seat revving the engine. My body leaned into his as my arms encircled his waist. We pulled out of the driveway...

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Leavenworth

By Leslie Parks - Friday, November 06, 2020
John first introduced me to Leavenworth when we were dating.  We had driven through here once and stopped at the river that meanders through the town.  There happened to be a forest fire at that time and the wildlife sought refuge in the town.  We were on a bridge over the river watching a group of kids playing in the water when a...

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Hiking in the Palouse

By Leslie Parks - Friday, November 06, 2020
I couldn't spend the weekend drinking wine the whole time.  We needed to get out, exercise, see the area besides the wineries.  There is a lot to the Palouse.  Being late Autumn we were pushing the limits before temperatures dropped too much and the snow flew.  However we found a great little trail just inside the Oregon boarder along a gravel road to...

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Walla Walla

By Leslie Parks - Thursday, November 05, 2020
A weekend spent touring the wineries of Walla Walla with friends.  It was an amazing time.  there are essentially five main terroir or growing regions in the Walla Walla area.  We started our tour at the Westside with Woodward Winery and L'Ecole Winery right next door.  One thing we learned from our friends, Justin and Amy, is to bring our own food/snacks. Wine...

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Whitman Mission

By Leslie Parks - Wednesday, November 04, 2020
On one of our yearly trips to Montana we listened to the story of the Sager Children who used the Oregon trail to travel to Walla Walla Washington.  While on the trail both of their parents ended up passing away and they continued on alone.  That story was "Seven Alone".  It is based on the true story of the Sager Children although I...

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