1000 MILE KAYAK QUEST

 In 2007 I purchased a Necky kayak and set out on a 1000-mile quest. I started logging mileage on all the paddles. I lost interest by 2015 but continued to log miles. I decided this year I was going to complete the quest. 4/3/2021 I finally went across the 1000 mile marker. Here are highlights of my journey with all the places and different kayak types.

(Click on images to enlarge)

ALASKA                               BONAIRE

I've kayaked in 17 States.   Mangrove swamp 14 miles from S America

COSTA RICA                                  DOUBLE OUT OF DOE BAY

EMERALD LAKE ALBERTA                                      FLORIDA

GREEN LAKE IN A STITCH AND GLUE                     HAWAII

AT ASHFORD CASTLE IRELAND    JACKSON LAKE WYOMING 

                  KETRON ISLAND                            LOCK LOMOND IRELAND                    

INFLATABLE IN MISSOURI        STRIP BUILT AT NOLTE ST PK

SKIFF TYPE SCOUTS KAYAKS ON LAKE WASHINGTON

SIT-A-TOPS SURFING AT OCEAN SHORES. KAYAKS AT POLSBO

QUINAULT LAKE                       ROSS LAKE KAYAK CAMPING

SAN JUAN ISLANDS          FISHING ON LAKE TAPPS

URBAN KAYAKING ON LAKE UNION

VICTORIA                                   CREEKER FOR WHITEWATER

YAKIMA RIVER FLOAT TRIP.                            ZIHUATANEJO

CROSSING 1000 MI AT QUARTERMASTER HARBOR 

HAVE KAYAKS WILL TRAVEL

SAILING AWAY

SMOKE FROM FOREST FIRES

 CONTRASTING VIEWS

Here is the view of Mt Rainier from our house. Forest fires have been so bad that they

obscure our view. Hopefully we get some rain to wash away the smoke.

ZOOM TOASTMASTERS

ZOOMING 

Since the Governor shut down all gatherings, our Toastmasters Groups reverted to online meetings. It was a challenging change but we've learned new presentation skills.

Sumner Lifelong Learners

Puyallup Valley Voices

Even training and speech contests were online.

I also achieved my 3rd Distinguished Toastmasters Medal

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

Maris Farms started a new event this year, the Sunflower Festival. They planted 2 acres of

sunflowers. People could pick and purchase bundles of flowers. 

Maris Farm with Mt. Rainier in distance.

Teddy Bear                             Triple cluster

Cool Joe                                   Huggy Sunflower

VICTORY GARDEN

 VICTORY GARDEN

Since the Governor proclaimed a stay-at-home order, I devoted most my time to the yard and garden.

I didn't feel trapped at all. The place looks like a park. We trimmed bushes and planted lots of flowers.

The pond looks like a Monet painting

Our social distancing spot. It stayed a vibrant green all summer

2020 HIKES

 2020 HIKES

Naches Peak

I climbed Naches Peak and hiked up to Knapsack Pass. Both hikes were steep and grueling.

View from on top of Naches Peak

I hiked up to where the arrow points.

Little Tipsoo tarn

Lake Tipsoo at sunrise

KNAPSACK PASS

Knapsack Pass is a grueling hike starting at Mowich Lake. It isn't marked so very few hikers

know about it. I didn't see anyone as I hiked up and only three parties as I went down.

Mowich Lake with Faye Peak. Knapsack Pass it the gap in the middle

Me standing on Faye Peak with Mt. Rainier in the distance.

Mt Rainier through the gap.

Mt. Rainier from on top of the ridge.

Looking back down at Mowich Lake