Fort Nisqually is a living history museum. Meaning that it is staffed by people in traditional garb who explain various facets of life at the time. We were there on a weekday when the staff was one lady in the Factor’s House (the manager’s house). The Factor’s House in one of the two original structures; the rest are reconstructions.
Downtown Portland
A Christmas present caused our daughter to embark on a mission to find the Portland White Stag sign in downtown Portland. We then wandered across the street to the Japanese-American Historical Plaza. In retrospect, I wish we had spent more time in the plaza where George Takei could have given us an audio tour.
Trolling
We saw one of the 33 troll sculptures in the USA by recycle artist Thomas Dambo. He’s planning a new one closer to home in Austin, Texas as part of his “The Trail of a Thousand Trolls” project. He has over 100 sculptures around the world including his native Denmark.
Wonderwood Springs
Portland, Oregon is an artist haven. Including the funky decor at the Wonderwood Springs Restaurant. Although we went for the Spacestation Wonderwood Faire.
Hingham Shipyard (Updated)
Update: LCI-124 built here was commanded by actor Alec Guinness, best known to sci fi fans as Obi Wan Kenobi. More details here.) Today Hingham Shipyard is a commercial/residential* area. From 1942 through 1945 it was a very busy shipyard…
Back to the Briscoe
We visited the Briscoe earlier this year (The Briscoe Western Art Museum). This time we walked over from the Alamo through the rain while the GPS kept moving the destination. Wound up a longer walk than is should have been. Did I mention it was through the rain. Yuck.
Remember the Alamo
The Alamo is a key part of Texas’ history. The battle there fought for Texas independence was lost. But with the slogan “Remember the Alamo” victory was achieved.
Denali National Park
The mountain is visible 30% of the time. Sadly, we were in the majority. Just clouds for us. But we did see wildlife.
Healy, Alaska
Healy, Alaska is a gateway to Denali National Park. Restaurants, hotels, and gift shops. We stayed in Healy at the Aurora Denali Lodge. No hot breakfast but they do provide a breakfast bowl in the minifridge. We opted instead for…
Nenana, Alaska
Driving south to Denali we stopped in Nenana, Alaska. Two reasons: railroad museum and Alaska’s best burgers. North of town is the Monderosa. Locally owned, cash only, no cell service, and quaint. You can tell from their Facebook page. And the burgers are good!