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The Incredible California Redwoods

The Incredible California Redwoods

In casual conversation, “awesome” means pretty darn good and perhaps even somewhat special, but most likely not particularly memorable. As […]

October 27, 2019
The Curious Disappearance of Crater Lake

The Curious Disappearance of Crater Lake

The weather forecast was not promising – unseasonably cold and windy with up to 3″ of snow, but with reservations […]

October 25, 2019
Day Trips from Portland: Rivers, Volcanoes, Wineries, and Bob’s

Day Trips from Portland: Rivers, Volcanoes, Wineries, and Bob’s

Exploring a new city is exciting, but now and again we need a serious nature fix. Not a problem, because […]

October 22, 2019
Portland Visit Part 3: Sellwood

Portland Visit Part 3: Sellwood

If you aspire to live in a neighborhood far from the city center where houses are situated on large lots, […]

October 19, 2019
Portland Excursions: Gardens, Concerts, Zoos and Museums

Portland Excursions: Gardens, Concerts, Zoos and Museums

The Portland Japanese Garden “is a place to discard worldly thoughts and concerns and see oneself as a small but […]

October 17, 2019
Portland Part 1: Street Murals and More

Portland Part 1: Street Murals and More

“Few people go to art exhibitions nowadays, the art comes to them.” (Chris Geiger quote) And in Portland (Oregon), street […]

October 13, 2019
Washington: Lush Rainforests and Forbidden Deserts

Washington: Lush Rainforests and Forbidden Deserts

The majestic snow-capped mountains, rugged coastline, and crystal clear lakes are beautiful, but what makes Olympic National Park in Washington […]

September 26, 2019
A Tiny Taste of Vancouver BC

A Tiny Taste of Vancouver BC

Vancouver is a beautiful city with lots to see and do. Unfortunately, we only got a glimpse. More about that […]

September 15, 2019
Exploring British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley

Exploring British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley

In many ways, the landscape of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley looks much like the terrain of Colorado’s Front Range, featuring […]

September 10, 2019
Jasper National Park – Getting There Is Half the Fun!

Jasper National Park – Getting There Is Half the Fun!

We spent a full day driving the 145 miles from Lake Louise to Jasper, and it wasn’t nearly enough time. […]

September 2, 2019
Canadian Rockies Part 2: Banff and Yoho National Parks

Canadian Rockies Part 2: Banff and Yoho National Parks

If you added a fresh pineapple spear and little umbrella to Moraine Lake, it would look like a Blue Hawaiian […]

August 20, 2019
First Look at the Canadian Rockies:  Waterton Lakes National Park

First Look at the Canadian Rockies: Waterton Lakes National Park

Getting from Missoula, Montana to Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada entailed a trip through Glacier National Park via […]

August 15, 2019

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