Let’s face it, camping in the Pacific Northwest offers the ultimate choice of ocean, forest, and mountains. Oregon Coast yurt rentals can be frond in some of the finest campgrounds. With magnificent forest land, majestic mountains, and beaches as a backdrop to your camping experience, the landscape is perfect for spending the night under the…
Haystack rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon is probably one of the most photographed natural landmarks in the world. Well, duh! It’s just so gorgeous. Those of us lucky enough to live close by have many opportunities to photograph Cannon Beach during various times of the year, during different weather activities. During low tide in the…
The northern Oregon coast offers up beaches unlike any other. The mostly cool tides wash up onto sandy beaches where majestic Douglas Fir and other evergreen trees are mere yards away. This photo was taken just south of the coastal town of Cannon Beach, on a cliff top overlooking the mighty Pacific Ocean below. It…
Have you ever been to a naturally occurring hot spring? How about actually soaking in one? A perfect hot tub brought to you by mother nature! Many hot springs have built-in minerals in the water that can aid in overall health. Not to mention, a good soak will really get the kinks out and…
Nestled in majestic, wooded mountains, Leavenworth, WA is one of those amazing, tiny towns that seem to exist solely for visitors. So where do the locals live? Only when you venture out of the Bavarian-themed central hub do you notice a few residential houses peppered on the edge of town. If you’re looking for things…
On a recent trip to Arches National Park in Utah, I thrilled at the chance to walk on geologic formations that were once a seabed thrust up by tectonic plates to form the dry land we see today. This landscape is rife with ancient fossils, Anasazi ruins, and the occasional dinosaur footprint (although I didn’t…