Category: Attractions

Fort Stevens State Park

Fort Stevens State Park

Monday, September 16 Through Thursday, September 19, 2019 The drive from Pacific Beach State Park to Fort Stevens State Park was mostly routine until Linda was told the US-101 Astoria-Megler Bridge crossing the Columbia River was one of those high scary bridges.  Not only that, winds along the Columbia can be epic.  Remember the story of Gregg … Continue reading Fort Stevens State Park

North Cascades Smoke Jumper Base

North Cascades Smoke Jumper Base

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 The Winthrop/North Cascades National Park KOA Guest Services Guide lists Smoke Jumper Base under the "Some Fun Things To Do and See" category.  The brief description said this was the "birthplace of smoke jumping."  In the fifties and sixties, the days of Smokey The Bear, children were aware of heroes saving forests.  … Continue reading North Cascades Smoke Jumper Base