Bandon Dunes is one of golf’s premier destinations…It’s primary problem, if one can be picky because it really doesn’t have … Continue reading Bandon Dunes, A Golfer’s Heaven

A few days earlier, while reviewing our route, Mrs Bear asked why we were going to Astoria, Oregon. I don’t … Continue reading Astoria, Oregon

Our visit to Olympic began by boarding another car ferry, from Vancouver Island to Port Angeles, Washington. This ferry requires … Continue reading Olympic National Park

Since the planning began for this drive-about a year ago, my mind had circled this date.  My parents drove their … Continue reading Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island lies to the west of the mainland. It is 460 miles long and 62 miles wide. It is … Continue reading Vancouver Island

Putting this on the blog now, due to having stronger internet. More on the Gardens to come in a couple … Continue reading Butchart Gardens, Lower Sunken Garden Fountain

Our Cruise ended in Vancouver. For those of you who have been following along, I left our vehicle in the … Continue reading Vancouver

This post is out of order, but I wanted to present these incredible photos before losing our really good internet … Continue reading The Flowers of Butchart Gardens

Our Cruise, Seward to Vancouver, started and ended with a day at sea. On the Alaska end, we stayed close … Continue reading The Inside Passage

Ok, I forgot to write about Skagway… It’s Mrs Bear’s fault. While less stressed than she, I guess I was … Continue reading Skagway, Alaska (Unforgettable)