Tag Archives: Oregon

Oregon Caves and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

May 3rd ~ Southern Oregon We parted ways with my sister and her husband after breakfast this morning where they joined us for a sampling of a morel mushroom frittata I had fixed. We did not manage to find many … Continue reading

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Oregon ~ Lake of the Woods to Jacksonville

May 2nd ~ Overnight in Central Point, OR We enjoyed our time at Howard Prairie, regardless of finding few morel mushrooms. But, it was once again time to pack up and move on toward our next stop. Leaving the Howard Prairie … Continue reading

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Ashland, Oregon ~ A Backstage Tour, a Play, and Lithia Park

May Day ~ Ashland The four of us were out the door by 9:00, driving back down the mountain to the charming town of Ashland, home of the Shakespearean Festival. We had pre booked a backstage tour that included the … Continue reading

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Howard Prairie Lake, Southern Oregon

April 30th ~ Howard Prairie Lake, Oregon I grew up hunting Morel Mushrooms in Southern Oregon. It was the equivalent of an Easter Egg hunt for adults. Morel Mushrooms are unique in appearance, and next to impossible to get them … Continue reading

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Let’s Go On An Adventure

April 28th and 29th ~ Our two week surprise road trip begins! “Let’s go on an adventure”, was emblazoned on the front of the custom-made t-shirts that Laura handed us early Saturday morning. They had risen very early to make … Continue reading

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Total Eclipse of the Sun ~ Durkee, Oregon

August 20th and 21st ~ Chasing the Zone of Totality! Our original plans were that we would still be somewhere in British Columbia for the total eclipse of the sun. Thinking we would miss seeing it, we had made absolutely … Continue reading

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Home And Enduring Friendships Are Where The Heart Is…

August ~ Southern California and Southern Oregon As much as we love to travel, sometimes there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME! It has felt so good to be back in Southern California, spend some time with friends and family, get … Continue reading

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Crater Lake National Park

If ever there was a crown jewel for the state of Oregon, it would have to be Crater Lake. Crystal clear deep blue water, towering cliffs, a mysterious island in the shape of a wizards cap, rock formations that mimic … Continue reading

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Final Lap of our Road Trip – Columbia River Gorge

Relaxing in our tiny mountain cabin here in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, I am astounded to find myself another year older, but not necessarily another year wiser. I wish I could reverse that last statement – you … Continue reading

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Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria

Saturday, September 5th ~ Astoria, Oregon to Seattle, Washington We woke up to a light rain this morning that continued on and off throughout the day. It was refreshing and a welcome sight after enduring such a drastic drought up … Continue reading

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