In Seek of a Food Beach ★

 Clamming, Great RV Resorts, Pacific Northwest Weekend Escapes  2 Responses »
Jun 192013
 

Airstream Trailer

When we were driving home from our Memorial Day Weekend Olympic Peninsula Loop – this RV park (called Rest-A-While RV Park) caught my eye and I made a note of it.  It looked really cute and was located right on the water.  Very pretty.  When the following Friday rolled around, we left after I got off work to come and check it out.  We made it in time for sunset.

The following morning was so relaxing as we were in no hurry to do anything but wait for the tide to go out to gather clams and oysters.   I prepared breakfast and coffee while the boys went for a walk.  Oliver decided to stay with me and continue snoozing away :)

Rest a While RV Park Hoodsport, WA

While hubby waited outside for the tide to go out . . . Continue reading »

★ {Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 4: Fort Worden ★

 Great RV Resorts, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest Weekend Escapes  No Responses »
Jun 132013
 

Airstream trailer road trip and glamping around the Olympic National Park

Map of Port Townsend Fort Worden

It was our last night glamping with our Airstream at Fort Worden State Park.  Around 2 am we awoke to winds howling and rain pouring down.   I’m glad we were smart and put the awning up before going to bed.  Have you ever had to put your awning up in the middle of the night because of strong winds and heavy rain?  Not a pleasant experience, that’s for sure.

Stormy night at Fort Worden

While the boys slept in, I took Oliver for a walk up to Fort Worden to get an up close and personal look at the historic buildings and also get a feel for where the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman,” was filmed.  I also thought about those crepes I would make for the boys when they woke up . . . Continue reading »

{Throwback Thursday} An Airstream Fly Fishing Adventure with Troutwater

 Cle Elum, Fly Fishing  1 Response »
Jun 132013
 

The sun was shining, the wild flowers were in bloom and we were on our way with Airstream in tow to a beautiful, remote area along the Cle Elum river for some fly fishing.  The great people of  Troutwater were our guides and  we felt so lucky to be able to have joined them.  Jim, Tom, Jason and Amber — what a GREAT group of people!  Not only because they are such a pleasure to be with, but because of their extreme knowledge about about fly fishing.

We had such an amazing time and memories to last a lifetime.  If you are ever in the area, give Troutwater a call.  Oh, did I mention they prepare a riverside picnic?  Complete with grilled salmon, wine and chocolate dipped strawberries?  Bon Appetit and happy fishing!  Troutwater can be reached here and ask for Jim!

★ {Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 3: Rialto Beach & Fort Worden ★

 Beachcombing, Hiking, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest Weekend Escapes, Surfing  No Responses »
Jun 112013
 

Airstream trailer road trip and glamping around the Olympic National Park

Map of Port Townsend Fort Worden

It was day three of our Olympic Peninsula Loop which meant, two more days before returning back to reality of corporate America (insert sad face).   We enjoyed a breakfast of chocolate croissants, coffee and hot cocoa. With maps spread out over our morning table we began analyzing how our day would be spent.

“Can we go to the beach mommy?” B asks me pointing to Rialto Beach on the map . . .

Hubby and I looked at each other — “Yes! Let’s do that.”

And off we went . . .

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{Throwback Thursday} It was all about the wildlife and the clams ♥

 Orcas Island, San Juan Islands, Whale Watching  No Responses »
Jun 062013
 

You can spend an eternity in the San Juan Islands and it still would not give you enough time to discover everything these magical islands have to offer.  As we continue our spring trips and postings here on J5MM I would like to share with where we were this time, last year :) 

This weekend we are heading to Hood Canal to stay at a really cute RV park called, “Rest a While” where we are hoping to get some clams that I can cook for dinner.  Part 3 of our Olympic Peninsula Loop is also coming soon — hopefully tomorrow!

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{Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 2: Ruby Beach & Hoh Rainforest

 Beachcombing, Hiking, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest Weekend Escapes  4 Responses »
Jun 042013
 

Airstream trailer road trip and glamping around the Olympic National Park

Day two takes us north from beautiful Pacific Beach State Park to a day full of beach explorations, rainforest discoveries and settling into our new campsite.

Olympic Peninsula Loop Day 2 with our Airstream

Have a look at our beautiful Washington Coast.  With miles upon miles of undeveloped land, it is easy to sink in the vast beauty that is found here.  For me, this rest stop was special as I was really able to feel like I was “away from it all.” Continue reading »

{Throwback Thursday} Jetty Fishery and a Fresh Dungeness Crab Parfait

 Crabbing, Nehalem Bay, Oregon, Rockaway  No Responses »
May 302013
 

This was our last stop during our Oregon Coast trip last year and I can honestly tell you, from the bottom of my heart — Jetty Fishery is a true hidden gem.

After our beautiful day that we spent at the beach we headed north on Hwy 101 and arrived at Jetty Fishery.

We could not believe our eyes.

To us, we just discovered a hidden gem and probably one of the most perfect spots that we had ever been to with our Airstream. The spots here come with full hookups, are covered with grass and come with amazing scenic views of Nehalem Bay.

It could not have been more of a perfect place for us to be.

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{Olympic Peninsula Loop} Part 1: Pacific Beach State Park

 Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Northwest Weekend Escapes  2 Responses »
May 292013
 

Airstream trailer road trip and glamping around the Olympic National Park

Airstream Road Trip Along the Olympic Peninsula at Pacific Beach State Park

The wonderful thing about Airstreaming this time of year is the amount of daylight hours you get :)  This means, for people who work during the day in the 9 to 5 rigamarole can still have a good chance at leaving right after work on a Friday while enjoying their new surroundings that evening if their destination is relatively close.

At least that’s how it is for me  . . . until I win the lottery and can afford to travel full time, while homeschooling B (he says he would LOVE it if we could do it).  Since I’m terrible at math I avoid buying lottery tickets — but every once in a while I do, lol :)

We arrived at Pacific Beach State Park / Campground in a few hours after leaving our home in Bellevue.  After we unhitched and set up, we took a walk on the beach and started to discuss how nice of a drive it was — and it was so close to our home.  We need to make trips like this more often.  It would be crazy not too we agreed! Continue reading »

{Throwback Thursday} ♥ A Farm to Fork Experience in the San Juan Islands ♥

 Great Restaurants, Orcas Island, San Juan Islands  6 Responses »
May 232013
 

Today is the day we depart for our Olympic Peninsula Road trip and we couldn’t be more excited. It has been a while since we’ve hit the road and I can say that I have a big itch to start taking pictures again. If you’d like to follow us on our upcoming trip before our next blog post – you can follow us here on {Instagram} ♥

We are wishing everyone a wonderful relaxing Memorial Day weekend which will hopefully be full of wonderful travels!

With that, I leave you with a post covering where we were this time, last year. The beautiful San Juan Islands and a most incredible “Farm to Fork Experience.”

~ Monica xoxo ♥

When you depart on a ferry from the Anacortes ferry landing and head towards the San Juan Islands, you are being transported into another place and time.

A place of uttermost peace and welcoming quiet.

A place of pure island paradise and absolute relaxation for both the body and soul.

These are the things I crave after spending time on the mainland in busy corporate America.  Traffic lights, people in a hurry and always someone not being so nice.

Not here.

I should probably also tell you about the most incredible places to dine here on the islands, specifically Orcas Island.

For starters I will tell you about the New Leaf Cafe. Continue reading »

Road Trip Countdown and Key Lime Caramel Tarts

 Hiking, Olympic Peninsula  3 Responses »
May 202013
 

Delicious Tarts Prepared in an Airstream Kitchen
“You must have loved to build forts when you were little . . .” My friend Amy tells me as we both sit in the Airstream one evening enjoying a glass of wine while taking in our silver surroundings.

Such a keen observation I thought — and how it made sense to me. Forts were one of my favorite outdoor activities as a child and now that I think about it — I get a similar sense of happiness in my Airstream today, such as when I spent time in my forts as a child.   My small space in the world where I can get away from it all.

Fortunately, I’ll be able to take my “fort on wheels” on a trip.  It’s a very last minute trip but one that is well needed and I can hardly wait!  You can see where we will be going on the map below. We are doing a complete loop around the Olympic National Park here in Washington. We’ll be doing a lot of hiking, exploring, cooking and just taking things easy. Oliver is coming too! It will be his first trip to the ocean ♥

During our trip I’ll be taking a lot of pictures I am sure.  If you would like to follow me during our trip, you can find me at {Instagram}.  I’ve been using it more and more lately and I really like it — it kind of gives you a “behind the scenes” on what we are up to between blog posts.  Continue reading »

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