Oregon
Cannon Beach, Oregon: Exploring the Northwest Coast
We thought we knew all about Oregon before my husband and I visited for the first time. Oregon is Pacific rainforest, we believed. It’s lush and green and it rains a lot. And there is some sort of coastline. With rocky beaches. And then we made a trip to Oregon and learned that it is … Continue reading
Pin ItSegway Through Portland, Oregon with Segway Nation
I was a little concerned about Tom. Even though I had already been on a Segway before and knew it didn’t require a huge amount of balance, this was a person who managed to capsize his kayak in approximately 12 inches of water. But he was very excited about trying out a Segway for the … Continue reading
Pin ItChasing Lewis and Clark with Un-Cruise Adventures
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, intrepid explorers dispatched by President Thomas Jefferson in the early 1800s to find a route across the western United States, did not have an easy trip. Battling Native Americans, braving extreme heat and cold, making their way down treacherous rapids and starving, they gradually made their way to their ultimate … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Starfish and Sea Anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon
Tom is usually the photographer, but I actually got this shot of starfish and see anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon when I wandered down to the beach alone one evening. Pin It
Pin ItSavoring the Amazing Offerings with Food Carts Portland
As huge fans of local foodie tours, we will often make a foodie tour of a city our first priority when visiting. It gives us a chance to sample some local restaurants and make a decision about whether we would like to return to enjoy a full meal. In this manner, we have explored Seattle, … Continue reading
Pin ItJetboating Hell’s Canyon with Un-Cruise Adventures
We had an absolutely amazing time on our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise of the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Oregon and Washington. Every single thing was perfect from our roomy cabin with an outside door to the spectacular food to the fascinating fellow passengers to the fact that we had a massage onboard included in the … Continue reading
Pin ItNewmans at 988 in Cannon Beach, Oregon
When we fell totally and completely in love with Oregon, part of the reason was the time we spent in lovely little Cannon Beach at the coast. Found completely by accident when looking for a coastal resort to visit for a few days, it was one of the happiest accidents in all our … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Multnomah Falls
We saw a lot of waterfalls in Oregon, but this was one of the most spectacular. Pin It
Pin ItPhoto Friday: The Columbia River
What a view of the Columbia River! Pin It
Pin ItOregon Bound with Un-Cruise Adventures
You may think you know all about Oregon but until you experience this destination from the luxurious S.S. Legacy with Un-Cruise Adventures, you don’t know much at all. Our impression, like many others, was that Oregon is comprised of lush, green, Pacific Northwest rain forest. This is true but when you cruise the Columbia and … Continue reading
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