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
Missoula might just be one of the coolest little cities in the northwest region of the U.S. I have been there several times: once to work the SoBe booth at their county fair, once to sell children’s books for Craigmore Creations, and most recently as our midway stopping point on the long drive between Yellowstone … Continue reading
Ya’ know, sometimes you just have to grab the bull by the horns and take a detour from your planned vacation to find a little adventure. Todd and I were on our road trip to Salt Lake City and the Ogden Valley when we noticed just how close our route was to Yellowstone, one of … Continue reading
An ambitious 12-hour road trip from Portland, Ore. to Salt Lake City, Utah brought back so many memories of my past trips to this city. Salt Lake has changed a lot in the past five years, but I was counting on some things being the same — I wasn’t disappointed at all. As I neared … 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 grew up in a coastal town on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and the Long Island Sound. One of the things I miss most about this peninsula-abundant region is that it’s loaded with opportunities to get in the water in the summertime. I often explored the hidden beaches there and have always felt … 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
One of my favorite states in the US is New Hampshire. There’s something about the forests, lakes, historical architecture and the broad sense of community that really makes me happy just being there. I lived in Southern New Hampshire for over five years and earned my college degree there. Most of my time was spent … 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
travel. eat. hike. 