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The Enchantments, an atmospheric river, and a love letter to Bellingham

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We’ve been on the move this month, exploring every corner of the beautiful state of Washington and everything it has to offer! There really is only one word that actually captures all that is the Pacific Northwest in the summer and that word is magic. There is magic in the trees, the giant, towering trees that I strained my neck trying to find the top of, with their massive green leaves and tangled roots. There is magic in the air, a mix of cool ocean mist, pine tree scent and the sun’s warmth on your skin. There is magic in the majestic snow capped mountains and their turquoise glacial lakes. I felt like I was in a fairy tale the days we were able to get outside and enjoy. And we tried to get out every single day.  Colchuck Lake Matt, Sean and Ganesh and Colchuck Lake We started our Washington adventure in Wenachtee, which to be honest was quite the opposite of the lush, green parts of the state I fell in love with. Wenatchee was dusty, hot and full of neat desert rock formations....

Creekside camping, baby goats, and Albert the bear

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Good Morning from beautiful Bozeman! Such a wonderful little city nestled in the mountains. We’ve really enjoyed our time here so far. We were lucky enough to have some time off for the 4th of July weekend when we first arrived and we really made the most of it. We found a new hike every day, walked new neighborhoods, and explored nearby towns. Bozeman itself is a beautiful city, the mountain backdrop is like we’re in a painting, the streets are lined with trees, and the houses are an interesting mix of old and new. So many gorgeous craftsman homes with the streamlined modern style, beautiful in its own– that house costs a million dollars kind of way, sprinkled in. One of the first nights we arrived, the city welcomed us with a summer concert series and closed down part of its Main St so folks could walk around and enjoy the music, the bars, and a wide variety of food trucks. They continued to do this for us every Thursday of the month! I thought that was pretty neat. Lava Lake That ne...