J.W. Donley

Tag: Washington State

  • By Golly, The PNW is Awesome! And Here’s Why – Part 2: The Olympic Peninsula

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    I think it is time for another post on why it is so awesome to live in the Pacific Northwest. In my other post I filled you all in on the stupendous weather of the region. This time I want to talk about a personal obsession: The Olympic Peninsula.I’ve talked about the Olympic Peninsula a…

  • Joe’s Photo of the Week – Samish Overlook South

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    This week’s photo is from a spot fairly close to Bham. If you drive south on I-5 about 15 minutes than head west you’ll find the Samish Overlook. From here you can hike on up to the popular Oysterdome viewpoint, which I’ve yet to do. But the view from the parking area is amazing.This photo…

  • PNW Photo of the Week – Raptor Ridge Trail

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    From here in Bellingham I have access to a lot of amazing hiking trails. Just over an hour east and there are trails crawling over the North Cascades surrounding Mt. Baker. But there are also trails right here in and around the city of Bellingham.A large system of trails called North Chuckanut Trail System borders…

  • My PNW Photo of the Week – June 26, 2017

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    After a few weeks of moving to Bellingham, WA from western Oklahoma we are finally starting to settle in. We’ve gotten all of the important official stuff done, like license plates and new driver’s licenses, and now have time to truly explore the area.There is a small park fairly close to me with a small…