Robinson Park - Sept. 17, 2024

 First up on our list was Robinson Park. It was a beautiful day for hiking and playing in the stream. It felt very similar to Kamiak Butte (which I have been to many times). There are a few trails for hiking and some areas for the kids to play. Their favorite part by far was the stream.

 

Hiking with friends is always better :)

Someone (we didn't see who) left a smoldering fire. The kids had a lot of fun dumping water from the stream on it and then stirring the embers around to ensure it was completely extinguished. Great opportunity to discuss the three things a fire needs in order to stay burning (heat, fuel, oxygen) and how you can put out a fire by taking away one of the three things. Nothing like hands-on learning!

 

Palouse Getaways - A Homeschooling Adventure!

 While at the Neil Public Library, I came across this book, Palouse Getaways, by Bill London. This is a collection of columns he published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News newspaper since 1999. It is 40 different locations of interest within a 100-mile radius of Moscow. When I came across this little gem, I had been lamenting the fact that I always seem to move away from a place feeling some regret that I didn't explore it more. I found it at the perfect time, because I was all full of desire to explore this wonderful little area of the PNW.

I decided I wanted to make this a part of our homeschooling curriculum this year, and I invited a homeschooling friend to join me! I am going to attempt to visit one place a week, weather permitting. I am also realistic that I might need to occasionally put this on pause since many things are outdoors and we are heading into winter. But I hope committing in this way will keep me motivated to complete the entire book.

I am looking forward to exploring this area where I grew up and still consider home!

Front cover of the book. It is in a really nice hard cover case to help keep it in good condition.

Back cover.