With the US Air Force Thunderbirds returning to Abbotsford for the first time in almost ten years, this show was busier than I've seen in a long time! As usual, the weather started out a bit cloudy and uncertain in the morning, but by the end of the show, there was plenty of blue sky and sun to go around.
	In central Idaho, you'll find 84 square miles of exposed and geologically young lava flows, making for an unworldly blackened landscape wherever your turn. Beware of high winds and scorching temperatures above the lava beds in summer.
	Overlooking the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in arid central WA, lies a natural amphitheater, ideal for watching your favorite musical artists perform!
	Just south of Yellowstone National Park, stark contrasts present themselves. On the west, the sharp, jagged peaks of the Teton range, adjoining the turquoise waters of massive Jackson Lake and vast flat expanses of sagebrush on the east.
	Neah Bay, home of the Makah Tribe, serves as the gateway to these very scenic spots at the northwest tip of the Olympic Penninsula. Though the roads can best be described as poor, the views of the Pacific Ocean, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Tatoosh and Vancouver Islands are outstanding. Tatoosh Island marks the westernmost point of the continental United States.
	The visitor center at Hurricane Ridge, at 5242 feet and a scant 17 mile drive from Port Angeles, offers a spectacular view of the Olympic mountains to the south, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. On a clear day, you can even see Victora, B.C. A lower viewpoint shows Sequim and it's surroundings, as well as Mount Baker.
	This lake sits at the northern edge of Olympic National Park. Carved by glaciers many thousands of years ago, it features sparkling clear waters with a depth of 660 feet. The southern shore hosts a charming lodge and several cabins for the ultimate in relaxation.
	The largest glacial system in the continental USA, dense forests, spectacular wildflowers, and fresh mountain air providing breathtaking top-of-the-world views are just a few of the wonders to experience around this dormant volcano. Located ~60 miles south-southeast from Seattle, WA.
	On the western edge of Dabob Bay, a four mile gravel road off Highway 101 brings you to the top of Mount Walker at approximately 3000 feet. From here you have great views of Hood Canal, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Quilcene, and parts of Puget Sound further east and north. If the haze and smog are low enough, you can even spot the buildings of downtown Seattle!
	Located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the northern edge of the Olympic Penninsula, this town is a hub for travel to Hurricane Ridge, Victoria, B.C., and other exciting destinations.
	Featuring the lowest rainfall of any west coast city north of Los Angeles, and a mild climate to boot, this charming town has become a favorite of retirees. Lying roughly 15 miles east of Port Angeles, it hosts the Olympic Game Farm and breathtaking lavender fields.
	Overlooking the Columbia River, approximately 10 miles south of Goldendale, WA, this exact replica stands as the first monument honoring the soldiers who fought in World War I.
	The oldest National Park in the USA hosts the world's largest display of geothermal features. Geysers, hot springs, boiling mud pools, they're all here, along with herds of bison and other wildlife, beautiful waterfalls, and deep green rivers. Compared to Mount Rainier, this park is a metropolis, with gas stations, many restaurants, post offices, and plentiful lodging.