Think you know Oregon? Think again… Oregon is not the biggest state in the Union, not by far. But venture east of the Cascades into High Desert country and it can certainly seem that way. Gigantic open spaces where the skies open up and the infinite wild west claims you as one of their own….
I was so excited to go on a solo trip to Vancouver Island. Having never been further than the city of Victoria, my explorer hat was in full force as I picked up a rental car for the 5-day journey. After sitting on my toosh all day driving from Portland up to Port Angeles, taking…
The Pacific Northwest has some pretty epic national parks. It’s safe to say that as far as outdoor scenery goes, these parks are among the best Planet Earth has to offer. The great nations of the United States and Canada have set aside these lands for everyone to enjoy, and I am privileged and humbled…
The Oregon coast has such a wide variety of attractions that it really takes time to explore it fully. Just recently I learned that it takes about eight long hours to drive from Astoria in the north, all the way down to Brookings near the northern California border. And that is only if you…
Ever wonder what was down that lonely dirt road on your last road trip to a popular destination? Did you want to go down that road to see where it led, but couldn’t because you were in a time crunch, or your travel companion said ‘no’? While planning an upcoming trip to Vancouver Island, British…
Oregon is home to a great many prolific authors. The majority of people who live here, especially in Portland and the larger towns, were not born here. Like me, they are transplants from elsewhere in the U.S. and around the globe. There is just something so appealing about Oregon; its diversity, the friendliness of its…
Looking for a great road trip in Oregon? How about a road trip on the Oregon Coast? Oregon’s central coast is the most diverse when it comes to wildlife and scenic views. As you meander up or down Highway 101, the scenery changes quite a bit. You will drive through dense forests which give way…
Make no bones about it…Crater Lake, Oregon is a magical place. It’s mysterious, it’s gorgeous, it’s heart-stopping. We’ve all seen pictures of it, but unless you’re there to witness it in person, you have no idea. Really. The first time I laid eyes on her over ten years ago, my breath caught in my throat….
