I have been out there doing stuff though. Been exploring for new boulders out in the Columbia River Gorge (no luck - yet) and spent a week in Leavenworth, WA doing the same (much better luck).
If you find yourself in Leavenworth and become overwhelmed by all the Bavarian vibe floating through that town or realize that the most of the German fare underperforms, then you have to go to South. The food is Mexican/Central American and it is awesome (not your typical strip-mall Mexican food . . . mole sauces and fried plantains, etc). They have live music on Wednesday and Fridays.
Hear are some photos for your viewing pleasure:
Old Boot - found when hiking a recent landslide area along the Wenatchee River, just west of Leavenworth, WA.
This is what I would pack-out everyday when I was exploring for boulders in Leavenworth.
I also stumbled upon this cool driftwood hut someone built on the Wenatchee. 
Before cleaning the July Boulder.
July Boulder after cleaning.
