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Fallen PNW Astronaut Hero
With just 16 minutes to go before touch down, suddenly, on 1 February 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded in the skies above Texas during reentry; killing onboard all seven NASA astronauts instantly. Onboard was 43 year old payload commander, and the mission specialist…
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Mystic Falls; Spokane Wa.
Out between the Palisades in Spokane Wa, and Indian Canyon, are trails around a small canyon to explore and a mystic waterfall…
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DGR 2018: Rejoining the Gentry in Vancouver BC.
I have had several friends who have had their battles with cancer. Colleagues who have felt the loss of a loved one from suicide, because of hidden mental health issues. Their stories lead me last year to join “the gentry,” of the Distinguished Gentleman’s…
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Traversing the Ridge of Winchester
No summer in the PNW is complete without a good day of hiking. To many hikers, myself included, one of my favorite spots is Winchester Mountain and its lookout station at its top in the Mount Baker Wilderness. To start, take Mount Baker Highway…