I found Goot Park by accident while looking for a way down to the Washougal River. I gave up on the river idea and was wandering around trying to locate a road that would take me back to Highway 14 when I glimpsed a playground out of the corner of my eye.
The park was obviously old, with no sidewalks or paths, but Layla and I strolled through the grass and lush old trees, passing by picnic tables that ranged from worn wood to modern metal. We stopped at a covered area that is positively ancient and did not inspire in me any desire to eat my lunch there; but Layla turned on the faucet and washed her hands so I assume the electricity worked as well.
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Today my niece picked me up and took me out for lunch at Boppin’ Bo’s Malt Shop and Grill located at 7809 Plaza Drive, Suite 110. The place was loaded with 50/60’s film and music memorabilia, an old-fashioned soda counter and three rooms filled with booths and tables.
The biggest excitement for the kids was that their lunches came in cardboard replicas of antique cars, two Mustangs and a Thunderbird; we all chose sandwiches or hamburgers. My lunch came with shoestring fries, something I had never experienced before. They were very good…though I suppose a bit misleading because I didn’t feel like I was eating as many as usual. Read the rest of Beaver Marsh Natural Preserve at Vancouver, WA »
Imagine this romantic date: Strolling the streets of Northwest Portland, holding hands while window shopping. Stopping for flowers outside the City Market, and then enjoying a meal at a cozy Mexican hot spot. Later, a short drive or streetcar-ride away the Portland Aerial Tram whisks you up to the top of Marquam hill, treating you to a picturesque view spanning from downtown, across the river and all the way to Mt. Hood.
That’s how it could be, and it would be lovely. It also makes for a fun way to spend an afternoon with my husband and our three kids. Read the rest of An early dinner capped off with a scenic ride on the Aerial Tram »
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I’m always on the lookout for a good book, and you can’t beat the Vancouver Community Library sales for great books and even greater prices; just $.50 for a book that would cost between $6 and $10 at a store. While I was informed that the Three Creeks Community Library, located at 800-C NE Tenney Road adjacent to or in the Fred Meyer parking lot in northern Hazel Dell, plans their sales to last only one day, I have been to other libraries that make a whole weekend event out of their book sales.
Volunteer members of Friends of the Library at each location put on and staff the events using books donated by the public in a large range of categories. Some of the volunteers at the Three Creeks location are pictured below: They greet you when you get there and gladly take your money when you leave. Read the rest of Vancouver’s Three Creeks Library Book Sale »
OK, this isn’t really about Sonic, just that when I needed an ice cold drink after walking what felt like forever…there it was, on the horizon! Located at 192nd just south of Mill Plain, this new to Vancouver Sonic has two rows for carhop service and a nice covered outdoor area for people like me who either drove and parked elsewhere, or walked.
Did I mention I had never been to a Sonic before? They have two back-to-back order boards for walk-ins but no directions for how to order, or at least I thought I looked all over the board…even tried out the little credit card looking thing that said Sonic Card and had four touch pads with all the arrows pointing up. If I had looked a little closer, I would have noticed that there was a BIG red button that said something like “push this to order” right beneath that strange card slot. When I finally figured out how to give an order, they couldn’t understand my name…no I didn’t say “Mighty Mouse.”
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There are very few fruit and veggies being sold at the Washougal or Camas Farmers Market. While I wasn’t really looking for fruit and veggies myself, I talked a friend into going to Washougal and Camas instead of the Vancouver Farmers Market because I had been there just last week and wanted to experience something new.
Washougal’s Farmers Market, located at Reflection Plaza on Main Street & Pendleton Way from 9am – 3pm and runs through August 30th, had quite a few booths as they were gearing up for the second day of “Washougal Fest” and the Camas Farmers Market, found on NE Fifth Avenue between Birch and Cedar until October 4th, which is usually open from 9:00 - 1:00 was open a few hours later to take advantage of “Camas Days.” It seemed odd that both these events were taking place on the same weekend, though it was nice for us.
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Years ago, when my son was little, I took him for a walk along the edge of Lacamas Lake, what a difference a few years has made! The walk is now over three miles long and there are quarter mile markers to let you know how many miles you have walked, jogged or biked. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
I had seen the park while driving by one day and decided it would be a good place to take Layla. I took a folding beach lounger and lunch, found a small three person covered table near the parking lot and the playground and set myself up for the rest of the day. It was very relaxing to sit in the shade, do a little reading and watch Layla play with another little girl. While it had been a really hot day, there was a little breeze blowing off the lake making it really comfortable.
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At five, Layla’s napping days are pretty much over, but she fell asleep the other day after an outing and I pulled off to park in a wide space beside the road. I always try to have a book with me for times like this and had a nice 40 minutes to read before she woke up.
I write a genealogy newsletter and since we were sitting next to a cemetery I suggested we take a walk to see if there were any Howards buried there. This was the first time I have ever actually stopped at a cemetery to hunt Howards, though I have thought about it every time I have passed one. Read the rest of Ancestor Hunting at the Graveyard »
I saw the small sign “Earth Friendly Garden Tour” as I was driving down Evergreen Highway. I love to see what other people are doing with their yards, but I was on the wrong side of the street and I didn’t want to attempt a u-turn, so I kept going. I made it about half the way home before I talked myself into turning around and going back. I’m really glad I did.
The first thing I noticed on my way to the house were the huge cedar trees which, I found out later, were as much as 300 years old. They were part of the original land purchase of 180 acres in 1889 by Henry J. Biddle. Read the rest of Cascade Springs “Earth Friendly Garden Tour” »
