Point Ruston, near Tacoma, is an easy weekend getaway for us at only a 60- to 90-minute drive from our apartment. We really like the Water View Suites at the Silver Cloud Hotel, pictured above, with their sweeping view to Commencement Bay and Point Ruston. Something of interest is always happening, either on the water…
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The Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL (AKA Cape Canaveral) — Part 1
Monday, May 4, 2026 — In the early morning, Eric took a ride share to a rental car facility and rented a car. Then he went to Kosmos, picked up Christi and Keith, and we all set out for the … Continue reading →
Keith’s Perspective on His Birthday Week/Le point de vue de Keith sur la semaine de son anniversaire
Saturday, March 7 – Friday, March 13 — This week has been fun. On Saturday, we taught March Dragon and the boy from Driftwood, Jake, how to play D&D. In the evening we went over to Traveler. On Sunday, Tiki Tour … Continue reading →
Exploring Port Canaveral, Florida, USA
Sunday, May 3 — This morning, Eric scoped out the Yacht Club’s amenities, which were very nice. However, it was a fairly long walk from club house to the end of the dock, where Kosmos was berthed. No, that wasn’t … Continue reading →
Passage from North Palm Beach, Floria to Port Canaveral, Florida, USA
Friday, May 1, 2026 continued… They took the straps off, then we backed out of the slip and headed south down the ICW. Thankfully we only had to wait 7-minutes for the first bridge to open. As we feared, the … Continue reading →
The Work Done on Kosmos in Seminole Boat Yard, North Palm Beach, Florida, USA — Part 2
Continued… In the April 12 post, we’d also on the mentioned we having the gaskets in three portholes and in the hatch for the chain locker replaced. And we’d also mentioned that the last three original through hulls were also … Continue reading →
The Work Done on Kosmos in Seminole Boat Yard, North Palm Beach, Florida, USA — Part 2
Continued… In the April 12 post, we’d also on the mentioned we having the gaskets in three portholes and in the hatch for the chain locker replaced. And we’d also mentioned that the last three original through hulls were also … Continue reading →
Aug. 19 – Trough Creek State Park
“Life is meant for spectacular adventures. Let your feet wander, your eyes marvel and your soul ignite.” –Author Unknown
On our way home from Ohiopyle we stopped at Trough State Park. It’s a pretty park on Lake Raystown west of Harrisburg. We hiked the Balanced Rock Trail. It was a short but steep out and back trail that took us over a suspension bridge and by Rainbow Falls before arriving at the balanced rock.
Aug. 19 – Trough Creek State Park
“Life is meant for spectacular adventures. Let your feet wander, your eyes marvel and your soul ignite.” –Author Unknown
On our way home from Ohiopyle we stopped at Trough State Park. It’s a pretty park on Lake Raystown west of Harrisburg. We hiked the Balanced Rock Trail. It was a short but steep out and back trail that took us over a suspension bridge and by Rainbow Falls before arriving at the balanced rock.
Aug. 17-19 Ohiopyle, PA
“Hiking is not escapism; It’s realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything: We are returning to where we belong.” –Anonymous
We’re having fun exploring our new state. We’ve had Ohioplye on our list of places to visit for a while. It’s a small mountain town that serves as the gateway to Ohiopyle State Park, one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful natural areas filled with waterfalls, hiking trails, scenic vistas and outdoor recreation spots. The town sits on the Youghiogheny River, in southeastern Pennsylvania. It’s a great place to tackle some of the best whitewater rafting on the east coast or view the Ohiopyle Falls. We didn’t do any rafting this time but we did chase waterfalls, took in some wonderful views and did a little hiking.
