And just like that, the Big Storm hit, and the entire town of McKinleyville, California is dark! As nearly everyone in the country knows, there are big storms wreaking havoc all over. And although we are out of harm’s way when it comes to snow and ice, the 60 to 80 mph winds hitting the […]
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Redwood National and State Parks – A Visit With Giants, Day 78
As we headed down the coast on Highway 101, we took a little detour to drive through the Redwood National and State Parks. But our first stop was at a private residence where you can actually drive through a redwood tree. However, I have to admit it was a little challenging. First of all, we […]
Touring Battery Point Lighthouse – All The Way To The Top! Day 77
Our visit to the Battery Point Lighthouse gave us our first chance to climb to the top of a lighthouse. And what a view it was! Much like covered bridges and old barns, lighthouses hold a magical place in the hearts of many. And that includes us for sure. Over the course of the last […]
The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway – Traveling Down U.S. Route 101, Day 76
As we leave Oregon and head into California we have decided to continue down U.S. Route 101 instead of taking the quicker, interstate path. We have had the opportunity to travel down the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway through two different states so far and you just can’t beat the views! Our first time that we […]
Our Last Day In Oregon – The Coast & Ocean In Full Color! Day 75
Today is our last day in Oregon. And did we ever get to see it in full color along the coast! We both agree that so far on this journey, Oregon has now become our favorite. And that is saying a lot, considering the incredible beauty and scenery of the other 9 states we’ve visited […]
A Tour Like No Other – A Day With Oregon Ducks and Beavers, Day 74
Today we had the opportunity to spend some time with both Oregon Ducks and Beavers. And if you know anything about Oregon, we aren’t talking about the cute, furry kind. Instead, today we spent some time at both Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. As we left the quaint town of Albany, we […]
How A Chance Encounter Led Us To The Treasure Of Albany, Oregon! Day 73
When you leave your options open, you just never know where the road may take you – like to an unbelievable Carousel treasure in the town of Albany, Oregon! If there is one thing we cherish most about this trip, it is the opportunity to discover unique and beautiful places off the beaten path. Especially […]
Hiking The Trail of Ten Waterfalls – Nature At Its Best, Day 72
Today we headed out to take on the Trail of Ten Waterfalls. This scenic trail is located in Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon. Located south-southeast of Salem, the state’s capital, it is the considered the ‘Crown-Jewel’ of the Oregon State Park System. This park encompasses over 9,000 acres. And it is the home […]
A Little Pinot Noir In Willamette Valley – Discovering Oregon’s Wine Country – Day 71
What a day it was taking in the beauty of Oregon’s Wine Country! And even more, witnessing firsthand just how much the entire Willamette Valley region in Oregon has to offer. The fertile, rolling landscape is well-known for producing top-notch fruit and wines. But it also happens to be home to some of the finest […]
Powell’s City of Books – And Finding Our Book On The Shelf! – Day 70
Today we had the pleasure of spending a few hours at Powell’s City of Books in downtown Portland, Oregon. And I will be the first to tell you, we could have spent not just all day there, but several days in this iconic bookstore. Powell’s City of Books is the world’s largest independent used and […]