Saturday, September 15, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
What's for Lunch?
We are planning to make hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers. We are planning to have some gluten free buns available for the non-gluten people. There will also be chips, salad, and cake. Ruth is thinking of making some sort of pasta salad. If you want to bring a side dish, some beer or a desert to share, feel free, but there should be plenty of food. The park allows alcohol but no kegs.
Multnomah Falls
Cool Stops Along the Way - Multnomah Falls
If you are taking the 84 from Portland or Seattle,you can visit Multnomah Falls. If you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a stop. However, I would recomend leaving early getting there earlier in the Morning because Multnomah Falls can get very busy on weekends. It's also a really good place for a hike. Most of the tourist just drive by and take a picture but you have to get the mist in your face for the real experience.
If you are taking the 84 from Portland or Seattle,you can visit Multnomah Falls. If you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a stop. However, I would recomend leaving early getting there earlier in the Morning because Multnomah Falls can get very busy on weekends. It's also a really good place for a hike. Most of the tourist just drive by and take a picture but you have to get the mist in your face for the real experience.
Getting to the Park
Coming from Portland
From Portland, there are two routes that take you to Beacon Rock State Park. The route that google claims is shorter takes you to the Washington Side of the Columbia and along highway 14. This is a very pretty drive, but at the present it is Not Shorter. There is a good deal of construction happening this way.
The route I recommend
Take highway 84 and Stay on the Oregon side of the river until you reach the Bridge of the Gods at Cascade locks. Bridge of the Gods is a toll bridge and costs 1$ per car. Once you're over the bridge head west on highway 14 until you get to the park.
From Portland, there are two routes that take you to Beacon Rock State Park. The route that google claims is shorter takes you to the Washington Side of the Columbia and along highway 14. This is a very pretty drive, but at the present it is Not Shorter. There is a good deal of construction happening this way.
The route I recommend
Take highway 84 and Stay on the Oregon side of the river until you reach the Bridge of the Gods at Cascade locks. Bridge of the Gods is a toll bridge and costs 1$ per car. Once you're over the bridge head west on highway 14 until you get to the park.
Beacon Rock State Park $10 parking
Beacon Rock State Park charges $10 for parking.
If you plan to go to other Washington State Parks this year, you can also buy a discovery pass at any place where you could buy a fishing license. The discovery pass lasts the season and costs $30.
If you plan to go to other Washington State Parks this year, you can also buy a discovery pass at any place where you could buy a fishing license. The discovery pass lasts the season and costs $30.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
What to Get Us
If you're trying to think of a gift for us, we will love anything that you give us. But if you don't have anything in mind, here are some ideas:
* Gift Cards:
Starbucks
Gas (we love to travel)
REI
Home Depot
* Things For Our House:
Sheets (full size in any color)
Pillow Cases (especially homemade ones with cheerful flower patterns)
Bird Food (its fun to have bird feeders in the winter)
Cat Toys
Throw rugs
Bath Matt
Wood (no seriously. Andrew really likes to make stuff.)
* Things We Can Eat (but don't go bad super fast):
Tea
Cookies
Hot chocolate Mix
Chocolate (we both love chocolate)
Balsamic vinegar
Crackers
Tasty Bread (if everyone we know gives us tasty bread, we will put it in the freezer;)
Gatoraid mix (Andrew loves this stuff)
* Gift Cards:
Starbucks
Gas (we love to travel)
REI
Home Depot
* Things For Our House:
Sheets (full size in any color)
Pillow Cases (especially homemade ones with cheerful flower patterns)
Bird Food (its fun to have bird feeders in the winter)
Cat Toys
Throw rugs
Bath Matt
Wood (no seriously. Andrew really likes to make stuff.)
* Things We Can Eat (but don't go bad super fast):
Tea
Cookies
Hot chocolate Mix
Chocolate (we both love chocolate)
Balsamic vinegar
Crackers
Tasty Bread (if everyone we know gives us tasty bread, we will put it in the freezer;)
Gatoraid mix (Andrew loves this stuff)
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