I‘m finding it extraordinarily difficult to write this post. We won’t be returning to Lopez Island next summer, and it’s causing us grief in more than one way. On a spiritual and emotional level, we’re going to sorely miss the beauty of the island, the satisfying work of teaching the interpretive programs, and our delightful […]
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As of mid-October, we’re back in Ashland, Oregon, taking care of a myriad of things that need to be completed before we can again resume our travels. This is a challenging part of fulltime RV life—there’s always a mountain of stuff to deal with when we return to our hometown each year. It’s no different […]
For years, we’ve been trying to see whales. Orca whales, in particular. Several pods of these magnificent creatures make their home in the Salish Sea off of San Juan Island. It’s one of the best places in the world to see orcas. At Lime Kiln State Park (also known as “Whale Watch Park”), the conditions […]
The pumpkins are ripening in the fields at Horse Drawn farm, and rose hips are plump on the beach roses on Spencer Spit. There’s a distinct shift in the angle of the sun, casting everything in a golden glow come late afternoon. It’s a lovely, and yet bittersweet time of year. The dawning of September […]
One of the things we enjoy most about camphosting at Spencer Spit State Park is the Junior Ranger program. Working with the kids is a delight, and we feel like we’re helping not only to enhance their experience at Spencer Spit, but also planting seeds that will help them to have a deeper appreciation for […]
Island life suits us, especially life on Lopez, a small isle in the San Juan archipelago just off the coast of Washington State. We love it here. It’s just as laid back as you imagine island life to be, but with the particular twist of being located in the Pacific Northwest, a belt of liberal […]
Three mornings a week, we teach programs at the Nature Center at Spencer Spit State Park. The Nature Center is conveniently located right next door to our campsite; as a result, we have kids screeching to a halt on their bikes throughout the day to investigate. A sign out front advertises our programs: Plants and […]
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