Rampart Ridge at Rainier

These three turkeys went to Mount Rainier for a springtime hike along the Rampart Ridge Trail

Loveliest needle-strewn switchbacks

Looking down at Longmire from the scenic viewpoint

Mountain views along the shoulder

Three miles down, two to go. We think this five mile loop was Landry’s longest hike to date
Annual basket photo 2026
Summer Part 2

The children volunteered with a litter pickup crew near a county building and Costco

With a detour to Shadow Lake — new to us

While Hazel continued her weeks as a Junior Instructor

More and different wheels; Landry fits on Hazel’s green bike now

Lisa and Lara helped us start August right!

And then there was Cocoa Beach!

Turns out these kids love some tumbling surf!

Then on to the Disney Magic at Port Canaveral

The captain and crew kept us out of Hurricane Erin’s grasp

Three out of four of us were foolish enough to try this steep waterslide! Cannot recommend it
Summer Part 1

Mid-June on Silver Lake: Sir Sailing Sailius is back in action

The desirable conditions for paddleboarding and sailing are opposites

Hazel, Landry, Brita and Hiking Guy

Hazey took care of her sailing certifications from Grampy’s office

What a difference a year makes!

Supey arrives in NH, ready to hike!

Family of four boating expedition

Hazel’s first day as a Junior Instructor at sailing camp

A happy birthday hike for Supey

Two-wheeled scooting at Chambers Creek

Hazel returned to the Columbia River Gorge for Opti Wind clinic!

Landry and Supey held down the fort at home — and spotted rare succulents at Point Defiance




























































