Over 100,000 campsites are in danger of closure this summer at campgrounds throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) system. Unlike the U.S. Forest Service, which is under the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, who has authorized thousands of seasonal workers this year, the COE is under the control of the […]
Travel
Upcoming consumer goods scarcity could impact travelers
Have you been thinking about purchases for summer getaways? Whether you are full-time on the road or just a weekend warrior, you may not find the perfect supplies for your adventure if you wait too long to go shopping. According to this report, global shipping inbound to US ports has declined dramatically since the announcement […]
All Things Halloween
This is a slideshow of 75 photos from various stores, especially Spirit Halloween, showing off the merch available for the 2021 season, including a photo of me as Freddy Krueger with Bob Wells, star of Nomadland.
Geothermal Features of Yellowstone National Park
In this slideshow, I have included dozens of photos of geysers, pools, lakes, springs, and fumaroles from Black Sand Basin, Midway Geyser Basin, Firehole Lake and other geyser basins at Yellowstone National Park. Each feature is generally preceded by a sign showing its name when available (not all have one), so you can self-navigate the […]
Yellowstone National Park From West Yellowstone To Madison Jct.
Enjoy this first of several slideshows showing the beauty of the park.
Car Show, BBQ, and Music at Chewelah Casino
Yesterday, the Chewelah Casino held a car show including smoked barbecue entrees with a beer garden, attendee voting for cars in four categories, swag bags for the entrants, and prizes for the winners. There is also an ongoing contest to win a ’72 Chevy Nova. The music was provided by Key 101 FM, “Spokane’s Greatest […]
Long Lake Dam Picnic Area, Spokane River
The picnic area at Long Lake Dam is a well-maintained location along Highway 231 between Reardan and Chewelah in Washington state. I was there yesterday and there were people fishing along the rocky bank, and families enjoying time under the ramada at a table while kids played on the playground equipment on the manicured lawn. Long […]
Riverside State Park, Bowl & Pitcher, Spokane
This site is located in the Day Use area of Riverside State Park in Spokane, WA at the Bowl & Pitcher unit of the park system. The wooden walking bridge that crosses the Spokane River is a modern replacement of the original, made in the same style as the original, with architecture that very nearly duplicates the look of the […]