adventure

  • Now that’s a FALLS!

    But first… The group at Va Piano Winery: Walla Walla weather did not cooperate fully but we got in some nice walks and a good dinner at Saffron. The Blue Valley RV Park was pleasant, nice landscaping and facilities, despite… Continue reading

  • On to Eastern Washington…

    Seaquest State Park is definitely a keeper. We had so much fun with the kids… good meals, and a couple of trips to the Visitor’s Center. The volcano exhibits are impressive and the wetland doesn’t disappoint. There are many hiking… Continue reading

  • May 2026 RV Trip

    Here we are at Potlatch State Park near Shelton. We stopped at Twanoh State Park on the way but decided to keep going a bit, as we were unable to check in early there. Here at Potlatch, someone was on… Continue reading

  • Touch of Gray & The Motterhome

    I thought I would keep my blog strictly about boating but I’ve reconsidered. I will be making changes to reflect our surf and turf lifestyle and will be including our RV (The Motterhome) journeys along with those on the water.… Continue reading

  • Touch of Gray’s Boating Season Begins

    Nick and I arrived home from Kailua-Kona on April 5th. Despite the biggest storm to hit the area in fifty years, it was a wonderful trip. We were fortunate to have the Ramble On crew (Shannon & Steve) with us… Continue reading

  • Tacoma & Gig Harbor

    I forgot to mention another thing we’ve seen while at Blake Island, in the “interesting ships” category: a submarine! After my last post regarding the webcam at Blake, I learned a couple of things from another boater, and someone who… Continue reading

  • Eagle Harbor & Blake Island

    Lovely two nights at anchor in Eagle Harbor. Weather was good, and we got a couple of nice paddles in. While paddling the inner harbor we watched two animals cavorting along the shore. I’ve gone back and forth between foxes… Continue reading

  • Pender Harbour to Gibsons

    We ate at the Grasshopper Pub Wednesday evening – adequate food…spectacular view. You can see Touch of Gray anchored in Garden Bay. We’ve spent some time researching and inquiring at various locations and now have a plan. We were able… Continue reading

  • A Change in Plans – Princess Louisa Inlet

    We decided to get up to Desolation Sound, so just one night in Pender Harbor. Anchorage in Garden Bay was great! We got an early start around 7am and proceeded to get the crap kicked out of us in the… Continue reading

  • Boundary Bay | Bowen | Bedding | Bird | Baby

    Crossing Boundary Bay, from Semiahmoo toward Bowen Island, this morning was not “pleasurable.” But first, let me start from the beginning. Birding Anyone? I enjoy birdwatching. An amateur, at best. I have my favorites, and in my top five is… Continue reading