These hot days in the northwestern region of the US may not be as hot as in the south, but for the people who live here it sure feels hot. One of the closest beach areas is the Sauvie Island Beaches, but for a bit of adventure I like to go to Warrior Rock Lighthouse. … Continue reading
It’s always nice to get together with new and old friends for a hike in the forest. Our group gathered between 9-10am at Jim & Patty’s Coffee, 4951 NE Fremont St. in Portland, OR. This little cafe was busy, but the goodies were very tasty. I ordered the gingerbread from the bakery, so I only waited a … Continue reading
Over a year ago I explored the Oregon Caves National Monument for the first time. A huge cave system that still has unknown tunnels today. This park gives you many different ways to explore the cave, a guided tour of well-marked trails, rooms, and formations; or your choice of deeper cave exploring trips. My favorite … Continue reading
I recently had my first experience on the Portland Aerial Tram. When the city began working on the Tram, there were many resistant parties and protests including one home owner who got a little carried away and added a huge sign to the roof of his house that read, “Fuck the Tram”. The truth is, … Continue reading
Portland’s rainy season has been rough, so it’s important to find weekend trips away from the bad weather. If you live in Portland, this could be Bend, Sun River, or anywhere east of the Cascade Range. For us, it was Sisters. The sun shines there more often and the region is filled with interesting landscapes … Continue reading
This inner region of Washington is dry and mostly desertlike, but there are some very strange land forms out here too: land forms that were made by millions of gallons of water. So what happened here? Why was this place so dry now? Geologists say they were formed due to massive floods brought on at … Continue reading
When you live in Portland, Oregon, you learn pretty quickly that you must take advantage of every sunny day, especially when they fall on the weekend. This post is the tale of how crazy all the trails get within a 100-mile radius of Portland when we do get good weather around here. Doot, doot, doot … Continue reading
On Maui, or any island in the Hawaiian chain for that matter, there is one thing they have plenty of. It’s lava. Lava is the basis for the Hawaiian Island chain’s existence. Its abundant vegetation and its jagged coast are also part of the lava’s 1.3 million-year transformation, too. The Hawaiian Islands are situated near the … Continue reading
Originally posted in April 2011: Spring is here, so I wanted to officially post this old entry on my new blog. This is a great time to hike this area. I’ve lived in Portland, Oregon for nearly 7 years now, and I am still discovering new amazing hikes to do. The day started at around … Continue reading
When visiting Maui, there is one activity every visitor participates in at least once while they are there: watching the sun set over the ocean. Take a walk, sit on your lanai, or head to the beach for a spot in the sand. Everywhere you go around sunset time you will see people waiting, staring … Continue reading
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