I try to head to Eastern Washington every spring for sunshine, but this spring weather and my foot surgery didn’t allow for that. I was able to spend a couple of days camping at Potholes State Park, with some lovely time in the Columbia Wildlife Refuge.

This place is a haven during certain times of the year for migrating birds. The geology of the Channeled Scablands is fascinating. There were very few people around, and I hiked/walked several miles (as much as my foot would allow, which wasn’t much) enjoying the solitude, sights and sounds of nature.