I can usually find the positive in whatever is going on, no matter what's happening – it's fairly easy for me. But this time, I really had to look harder and dig deeper to find anything that was not disappointing
Fort Stevens – Just One Part of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
A few years ago, the National Park Service collaborated with the states of Washington and Oregon to create a new park – the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. This new park encompasses numerous sites along the Columbia River and
Olympic National Park – a Mini-Pictorial
I thought we were just going to spend a few days in Olympic National Park up on the Olympic Peninsula in the State of Washington. Ha! Two weeks later, Dinah and I were still there. No cell signal, no service,
Champoeg – an Oregon Gem
Just south of Portland, Oregon, is a place where you can walk and bike on multi-use scenic trails along the Willamette River, visit the Pioneer Garden next to the Visitor Center, camp out in your tent or RV for a
A Pictorial Look Back at the Year of the Water Dragon
The Chinese Year of the Water Dragon comes around once every 60 years and I was born smack dab in the middle of the last one. I hope you enjoy this pictorial look back on the past twelve months of
Thinking About Next Year’s Camping Trip? Have We Got Ideas for You!!
“Creativity on the road” takes on a whole new meaning with some of these rigs. Which one inspires you to go hang out in nature? Fancy a vintage trailer? How about one of these little beauties? Or what about a
Li’l Homey Goes Camping at Silver Falls
Ah, yes, I said to myself. I need to go camping. As in, I need to go real life camping in a real life campground. Not as in “I need to go pitch a tent somewhere.” As in, I need