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Category Archives: Pacific Northwest 2024

Vancover Island

Standing in from of the sign at the entrance to Port Renfrew.

Northern Bound There was not a single bad day, or even minute, as we rode north alone Chuckanut drive, down into Larrabee State Park, up into Bellingham, then along the water at Birch Bay before crossing the boarder into British Columbia, Canada. We made up the route as we went, not quite knowing where weContinue reading “Vancover Island”

Posted byDenise LaFountaineAugust 19, 2024September 5, 2024Posted inPacific Northwest 2024, Trips6 Comments on Vancover Island

San Juan Islands

No matter how you slice it, the San Juan Islands are simply stunning. These islands tucked away in the far northwestern corner of the United States are just a stones throw away from Vancover Island, Canada. These steep and hilly islands are a biker’s paradise (or hell if you tend to shy away from hills).Continue reading “San Juan Islands”

Posted byDenise LaFountaineAugust 1, 2024August 3, 2024Posted inPacific Northwest 2024, Trips10 Comments on San Juan Islands

Olympic Peninsula

Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) On Sunday afternoon, my brother and his girlfriend dropped Dana and I off at the KOA campground 10 miles east of Port Angeles. On Monday morning, we rode into P.A and caught the free Clallam County bus to Forks. From Forks we rode nine miles to the 3- Rivers Campground toContinue reading “Olympic Peninsula”

Posted byDenise LaFountaineJuly 24, 2024September 5, 2024Posted inPacific Northwest 2024, Trips2 Comments on Olympic Peninsula

Shakedown Ride

Bremerton – Vashon Island – Bremerton As soon as I leave the house with all my bike gear to start a new adventure, all the stress and anxiety of everyday life melts away and I immediately feel at peace in the moment. This is exactly how I felt two days ago when I left BremertonContinue reading “Shakedown Ride”

Posted byDenise LaFountaineJuly 7, 2024July 9, 2024Posted inPacific Northwest 2024, TripsLeave a comment on Shakedown Ride

Summer 2024

Next Adventure Note: This was sent out a few weeks ago but the link for subscribers was broken so most people did not receive it. If you already read it, please disregard this post. Thanks. Hello! The days are at their longest in the Pacific Northwest. Memorial Day, the summer solstice, and graduations have comeContinue reading “Summer 2024”

Posted byDenise LaFountaineJuly 5, 2024July 9, 2024Posted inPacific Northwest 2024, Trips4 Comments on Summer 2024
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