Lisa Stenger-Smith

Washington Central – Rivers, Lakes and Oktoberfest

Projekt Bayerischer Oktoberfest, Wenatchee Washington Projekt Bayern Oktoberfest in Wenatchee – this was on the spreadsheet all along, since they had advertised many months ago when I was doing my planning. Seems like the Bavarian Town of Leavenworth (20 miles away) has their own Oktoberfest going and there is a big kerfuffle between the two. Continue reading “Washington Central – Rivers, Lakes and Oktoberfest”

Olympic National Park, WA

Olympic National Park, diverse with a capital D. Rainforest, Ocean, Mountains, Glaciers, Rivers and Lakes and we have been running around here for about 2 weeks. This is my second visit to Olympic NP, the first was with my girlfriends in 2022 when we did out trip to the San Juan Islands. Caroline, Ala PinkContinue reading “Olympic National Park, WA”

Vancouver Island BC, Canada

Surf, Surf Surf – If I were to try surfing, I would come to Vancouver Island in the summer. I have never seen so many surfers in thigh deep water riding waves, not like in California where you see tons of people out there, waiting and waiting and waiting for that perfect wave. The twoContinue reading “Vancouver Island BC, Canada”

Whistler, British Columbia

Seaplane Glacier Tour – a first in such a flying machine for Vinny VanGo dwellers, and it was so awesome. We had seen the seaplanes land and take-off from Green Lake on the first day bike ride and decided the $200 a person was well worth it. We were only in the air for aboutContinue reading “Whistler, British Columbia”

Birkenhead & Gates Lake & Nairn Falls

Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park BC is a Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) paradise. We have been off the spreadsheet for about a week now due to the smoke from wildfires and the obsession with getting John a SUP. We had been told by many that this is one of the most beautiful Provincial Parks, and theContinue reading “Birkenhead & Gates Lake & Nairn Falls”

Yoho National Park Area

We found some more iconic Canadian Red Chairs for our rest day ! I had promised John a rest between the 11 mile Plain of Six Glacier, and the upcoming Lake Agnes Tealess House hike. After an extra leisurely 2 pm start, we headed to Yoho National Park which was supposed to have the bestContinue reading “Yoho National Park Area”

Lake Louise Area

Lake Louise is perhaps the most popular tourist visitation in Canada. And yes, we found that to be true as we boarded our shuttle bus for a 1pm departure for the Lake and the iconic Fairmont Hotel which we had already visited the Restaurant on our pass-through day to Two Jacks Lake. This first LakeContinue reading “Lake Louise Area”

Bow Valley / Banff / Two Jacks Lake

Departures at 11am are perhaps the most stressful things these retired folks have because of you know who’s awakening time. And it really was a Saturday today! So it’s off to Canmoore in the Bow Valley to find a bike shop for John’s tire, as well as a Propane, refill of 26 Liters, about 6Continue reading “Bow Valley / Banff / Two Jacks Lake”

Columbia Ice Fields Parkway

Wilcox Pass It’s another Athabasca Day, this time seeing the Athabasca Glacier way up high from across the Valley at Wilcox Pass as well as Snow Dome Glacier and Dome Glacier on the way up. Yes, a steroid Canadian Rocky Moment. We were able to experience the Athabasca Glacier from afar this time on thisContinue reading “Columbia Ice Fields Parkway”

Jasper, Alberta Canada

Athabasca – the River, the Glacier, the Falls As soon as we got into Jasper Country the milky light blue water of Athabasca River pulled us out of Vinny and we staggered down to the sandy beach. It was a very placid wide shallow section and others were frolicking in her water, and they didn’tContinue reading “Jasper, Alberta Canada”