When my friend Cassie asked if we’d like to join her and a friend on a getaway to Ashland, Oregon, I said, “absolutely!” I’d only driven through Ashland by way of I-5 and had never really explored what it had to offer. Cassie rented an Airbnb for us at one of Ashland’s premier Victorian homes. The … Continue reading
My last-minute trip through Crater Lake was the last before the road was closed for the 2012 winter season. In the Dodge diesel truck it was no problem to get to the top and over the pass, but we saw a few small cars that weren’t having the best time doing it. Crater Lake is … 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
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