Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Lake Chelan Central Washington

I plan to write here more often. Sorry it 
has been a while. There a lot of places
to visit in Washington state. 

A good place to visit especially in the
summer is Lake Chelan. It is in the
central north of the state. I haven't
been there for sometime however 
I know a lot of people who love to 
visit there each year. 

You can stay in a hotel or cabin or
an airbnb. I recommend like in most
cases to do a search on Lake Chelan 
or through an arbnb app if you use 
one of those.

Sprung or fall could be a good time
as well since the weather will be
nice and won't be as crowded. In the
summer it gets quite hot as well. 

With the lake you will have a wonderful
view and may be able to rent a boat.
Whatever you want I recommend this
place. I will give you other places to
see in Washington state as well as 
elsewhere.

What I like about Instagram is following
hikers or travelers where gives me better
ideas where to visit. I hope to go to
somewhere else this spring. 
Here is a few photos of Lake Chelan.
Wherever you travel have a great time.

Friday, September 1, 2023

Hello September

You are one to travel in September.
Washington state is usually a good
place to come.  The weather is
nice most of the time though a little
cooler.

July is our best month to visit here
and our hottest to. A lot of visitors 
show up as well.  Many of those
who live here take their vacation in
the area to. All the places in Washington
are good to visit. We have mountains,
ocean and many lakes.  There is more
than Seattle though a lovely place to 
visit for a day or two. 

In August I took a drive to Port Angeles 
which is on the westside on the Olympic
Peninsula.  It is a nice place to visit
and look over to Whidbey Island. They
have a ferry as well you can take over
to Whidbey. A great way to enjoy.

In September Puyallup has the Washington
State Fair which just started. It is south
and east of Seattle. It runs for three weeks
or so. They have concerts however you
can see small groups during the day too.
They have many animals to see. 

Enjoy Washington during September.
Since children are back in session a
good time to come and enjoy yourself.

Friday, June 23, 2023

Summertime For Travel


Though summer is only a few days old
there are those who have already started
traveling or about too. 

The next week here  in Western Washington
the temperatures are expected in the mid to 
upper 70s over the next seven days. There
might be a couple days after that heading into
July where there might be rain, however,
July usually is the best month of the year
to vacation in Western Washington.

 Here there are so many places to visit and
enjoy with the weather not being any trouble.
You can begin with the north near Bellingham
all the way to Oregon border. There is Mount
Adams near Bellingham while going south
on interstate five off to the east and south of
Seattle you can see Mt. Rainier. Go further 
south there is Mt. Saint Helens. 

Up in the north and west of Bellingham
there is the San Juan Islands where you can 
take a ferry from Anacortes. You go north
from Seattle, there is signs near Burlington
which is about an hour away. Coming down
from Bellingham it is about thirty minutes
to Burlington. The ferry can be very busy
so going on line to find how long a wait 
to go would be recommended.

If you have some time there is Oak Harbor
a lovely place  as well. Other places in
Western Washington I will mention further.
A lot depends on your interest whether hiking,
viewing the mountains or going on the water.
Depending on your travel time you may have
to visit several times to get in all what you
enjoy. 

You want to spend the time where there
isn't as many people September is a good
time to visit as well.  I say anywhere in
Washington state is good to visit. Oregon
is pretty good to especially if you want to
go along the coast. Lovely places along
highway 101.  From Seattle you can head
south on interstate five near Olympia the
state capital look for signs to highway 101.
As the saying maybe a lot but not enough
time. 

I will share more to Western Washington
for your enjoyment. Happy travels!

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Hello There

I haven't  taken many trips since going to
DC and Virginia in September.  I  did go
to Whidbey Island for Thanksgiving.  

If you ever are in Washington  state 
Whidbey Island is a good place to visit 
if you have the time.  I was visiting  my 
cousin and her family for Thanksgiving.
It is about a two hour drive north  of
Seattle. Actually  you head west from
Burlington  off of interstate 5.  It is the
same if you plan to the San Juan Islands 
and catch the ferry. 

In Western  Washington there are a lot
of great places to visit. You never been 
here you have to visit Mt. Rainier, the
Space Needle and Pike Place Market 
in Seattle. 

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Coming Home

I am returning from my trip
to Washington DC and Virginia. It was a good time and aching
for more travel.

The question is having support
from others whether money or
staying with them. Writing about my adventures and how
you can be helped in your travels.

I am sure everyone has a bucket list when coming to
travel. Of course you want
to travel as well. 

As an older person traveling 
includes finding bathrooms
and places to eat well as lodging. 

Take Washington DC when visiting museums they have bathrooms. Walking outside
it is hard to find bathrooms. If you are driving keep eyes opened for gas stations to
use bathrooms. In the area
of the museums there are
not many restaurants. The
museums have cafeterias
downstairs however a bit
expensive. The museums
are no cost to go in but they
make up in the cafeteria.

Outside the museums you
can find small trucks who
serve drinks. Food usually
on another truck. Not sure
whether food cost as much
on the trucks as the cafeteria
since I did buy from the 
trucks except ice cream cones.

I took the train into Washington
DC from my brother's in from
McLean Virginia. It was about 
a thirty minute. I heard not 
recommended to drive into
DC. If you do I believe you must
download an app for DC parking. I heard not cheap either. I saw people riding 
bikes around DC however 
need an app to unlock the
bikes for rental. I know 
because I saw someone
doing so. 

I learned the five days in
DC when going to the museums keep your eyes on the Washington Monument 
and Capital Building. You should never get lost. 

Look more from me about
travel. I will update my 
website with new photos
at herbnightingale. com.

Until next time safe and blessings. Enjoy your
travels whether long distance
or short.
😎😎😎

   Washington Monument

    
         Capital Building

   

 








   Bonus below inside the
    Lincoln Memorial. 

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Back Home

I had a good time in British Columbia
over eleven days. It does feel a bit
odd now being back home. Only been
home for 24 hours plus. 

I will be home for about 12 days
before heading to Virginia. I will be
there for eleven days. 

It would be nice to travel this way
on a regular basis if it weren't for 
money. I do plan for other trips.
October could be seeing places
around Washington state. Have
to see.

This is Gibson House next to Lake
Okanagan. This is now a park though
Aunt Joan my cousins in BC  mother
grew up there. It was built by her
father.

Here is a view of Lake Okanagan
from Gibson House. I recommend
for you to visit.

Monday, August 22, 2022

Continue on My Canadian Trip

I will end the first part of my trip
Monday in Rose Lake British Columbia.
Tuesday I head further north to my
cousin Susan's place near Big Lake.

Susan and her husband David have
a ranch. They have cows and horses
along with gardens. They are working putting the hay together for this coming winter. 

Susan's primary job is cooking and looking after the grandchildren. Her sons Damon and Sam have homes
on the ranch too. They have a business
together in 150 mile house. The youngest son Robin, wife Shannon and three boys live nearby on their own land. When I was here four years ago 
they were building their house. I didn't
see it then.

You can see more on my website
 herbnightingale.com 

Lake Chelan Central Washington

I plan to write here more often. Sorry it  has been a while. There a lot of places to visit in Washington state.  A good place to visit espe...