September 2, 2011
On September 2nd I left Elma Washinton for a 22 day bike ride from Canada to Mexico down the Pacific Coast. I followed the Centenial Pacific Coast Bike Route. You can see my daily blogs at bikeride1600.blogspot.com.
Kayaking - Channel Islands
September 2006
California's Channel Islands, located just off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura, are a National Park dream-come-true for sea kayakers. The crystal clear Pacific channel waters, many mysterious and eerie sea caves, breathtaking cliffs, abundant wildlife, and mild weather combine to lure expert kayakers and novices alike to explore their natural wonders. Hundreds of sea caves can be explored along Santa Cruz and Anacapa islands, the two most popular destinations for sea kayakers in the Channel Islands, sometimes described as America's Galapagos. We boarded the shuttle boat for an hour ride to Santa Cruz Island. We camped at Scorpion Ranch and spent 3 days paddling and exploring the island.
Mountain Biking - Hiawatha Trail
May 2010
Over Memorial weekend Bruce, Dave, Steve and Myself rode the Hiawatha Trail. This Hiawatha Trail has been called one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the country and is the "crown jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails. Winding through 10 tunnels and 7 high trestles, this 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana. The Route of the Hiawatha is best known for the long, dark St. Paul Pass, or Taft Tunnel, which burrows for 1.66 miles under the Idaho/Montana state line.
Kayaking Bowron Lakes
Kayaking Bowron Lakes
September 2005
Bowron Lake Provincial Park canoe circuit in British Columbia, Canada, is world famous. Bowron Lake Provincial Park is located in the Cariboo Mountains on central BC, and Wells is the nearest community.Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a BC wilderness park covering more than 121,600 hectares (300,352 acres) of land with a system of six major lakes. Making up the canoe circuit are Indianpoint, Isaac, Lanezi, Sandy, Spectacle and Bowron Lakes, the Cariboo and Bowron Rivers, other smaller lakes and streams and several portages. Forming a backdrop are the rugged and majestic Cariboo Mountains. The canoe circuit is 116km (72mi). The trip provided spectacular scenery and wildlife, We had beaver swimming past our camp, moose standing along the lake shores and bears following us down the portage trail. We even passed one bear swimming across the lake.
KAYAKING - EMERALD BAY
Kayaking - Emeral Bay
September 2006
Emerald Bay State sits at the south end of Lake Tahoe. In 1996 the area became and underwater preserve due to the sunken ships in the bay. The bay is shallow in comparison to the rest of Lake Tahoe, and in the 'old days' reckless ships struck ground.
We paddled from the south end of the lake into Emerald Bay and stopped Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. After pulling our kayaks up onto the rocks, we hiked up a set of rough-hewn granite steps to the 150-foot-high summit of the island, crowned by the shell of a once-grand stone structure known as the Tea House.
We paddled from the south end of the lake into Emerald Bay and stopped Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. After pulling our kayaks up onto the rocks, we hiked up a set of rough-hewn granite steps to the 150-foot-high summit of the island, crowned by the shell of a once-grand stone structure known as the Tea House.
KAYAKING - SHOSHONE LAKE
Kayaking - Shoshone Lake
September 2007
Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the contiguous United States. There is no road access and only hand-propelled boats may reach its waters. Launching on the north shore of Lewis Lake, we paddle a short distance along the shore until we reach the Lewis River Channel. This beautiful two-mile section of the Lewis River, which connects Lewis Lake to Shoshone Lake, has a gentle current. We then paddled to the west end of Shoshone Lake and make camp at a primitive campsite on the beach. From there we paddle across the lake to the Shoshone Geyser Basin where we can explore one of Yellowstone's most remote geyser basins. An unforgettable journey with a perspective few people are privileged to see!
SNOWSHOEING - WHISPERING PINES YURT
Snowshoeing - Whispering Pines Yurt
January 2008
In January I took my team from work snowshoeing into the Whispering Pines Yurt. For everyone this was the first time snowshoeing and staying at a yurt. The yurts are rented from the Idaho State Parks and come equipped with everything you need. The only thing you need to bring is food and a sleeping bag. We spent the day hiking around the mountain and spent the night eating and playing games.
January 2008
In January I took my team from work snowshoeing into the Whispering Pines Yurt. For everyone this was the first time snowshoeing and staying at a yurt. The yurts are rented from the Idaho State Parks and come equipped with everything you need. The only thing you need to bring is food and a sleeping bag. We spent the day hiking around the mountain and spent the night eating and playing games.
The Whispering Pines yurt is located off the groomed Gold Fork Loop trail in the Payette National forest. This is a popular loop used by Nordic skiers and snowshoers. The yurt provides easy access to over 27 miles of groomed and 50 miles of marked ski trails. The yurt is located in a high shaded glen. The view from the yurt is one of pine tree covered ridges. The outhouse has a great view of Pilot Peak.
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