Category: Pacific Northwest Trip
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Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake was formed in the Caldera of a volcano that erupted on Mount Mazama more than 7,000 years ago. The lake is a breath-taking sight with the water a deep blue. The color in our photographs is not enhanced except for the use of a circular-polarizing filter to eliminate glare. It was early July…
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Redwoods: The World’s Tallest Living Trees
Our trip to the Pacific Coast included a visit to the Redwood forests of Northern California where we camped amongst these stately, towering giants. Our souls were never more at peace than in the dark and stillness of the California Redwood forest. Redwood National Park was established in 1968 and is designated a World Heritage…
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Eugene, OR
We spent a few days in Eugene, OR to regroup and explore the McKenzie River Valley so loved by author Barry Lopez, whom Sue had met in the 1980’s during her time in Arizona and had seen more recently at a Free Library of Philadelphia author event. “To put your hands in a river is…
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Family, Friends and Majestic Views
Our journey this past week included cherished time with family and friends with some amazing sights along the way through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and California. We met up with Joe’s brother Chris east of Portland in Hood River, OR where we camped alongside the beautiful Hood River in Tucker State Park. The three of us…
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It’s not only the price of gas…
After 48 years of driving I thought that I knew how to fuel a vehicle. That changed when we began traveling through Idaho and Wyoming. Take another look at that gas pump photo. Did you see something odd? No, it is not only the high cost of gasoline: It’s the Octane rating! Regular unleaded gas…
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Sorry we have been out of touch
We are at Crater Lake and have no Wifi or Cellular internet at our campsite. We are posting this from the side of the road where we found 2 bars of cellular. Should have better connectivity next week when we reach the Redwoods in California.
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Almost lost our AC
One new aspect to RV travel is determining if we can fit into parking spaces and under bridges. Our Rig is almost 23 feet long and we carry bikes on the back. Our height is only 10 feet. Many RVs are taller than 10 feet. Bridge heights are clearly marked. You will not run into…
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It wasn’t my fault….
I’ll post more on this in 30-60 days when I am released and Susan picks me up. Susan, you will pick me up? Susan…..
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Four Presidents and Five Whiskeys
Most of us can conjure an image of Mount Rushmore in our minds. However, seeing the carvings in person provides the context to appreciate how significant an artistic and engineering achievement it is. Originally conceived as a way to promote tourism in South Dakota, the carvings took 400 men and 14 years to complete. Mount…
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Cheyenne: “The Magic City-Queen of the Plains”
“Other towns of the West have been built and populated with marvelous rapidity, but it has remained with Cheyenne to spring, full-fledged, into existence, as it were, in a single night.” – J. H. Triggs 1876Read More: Why is Cheyenne called The Magic City-Queen of the Plains A quick trip to Cheyenne to visit another of Sue’s personal…