Jan 08
The Alvord Desert is an otherworldly land located in southeast Oregon, at the base of the Steen Mountains, and down a nearly 60-mile long gravel road that connects a handful of ranches to the rest of Oregon. The following is a list of the best things to do in the Alvord Desert. This post contains …
Apr 04
If you follow this blog, you might notice I like to attend Tulip festivals, having visited festivals in Washington, Michigan, and Iowa. This year, I had a chance to visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. These are my tips about the best time to visit Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and other tips …
Apr 25
There are so many scenic drives in the state of Oregon, and one in contention for most scenic might be the stretch of Highway OR-216 from Grass Valley to Tygh Valley, also known as the “Sherars Bridge Highway”. From the views of Mt Hood, the to scenic camping spots on the Lower Deschutes River and …
Apr 21
These are my favorite things to do along the Oregon Outback Scenic Byway located in Eastern Oregon. It’s way off the beaten trail and aptly named the “Oregon Outback Scenic Byway” due to the similarity to Australia’s Outback. La Pine Most likely you will be starting from Bend or Crater Lake. Drive Highway 97 to …
Sep 30
One of my favorite getaways for a weekend of natural beauty and solitude is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon. Close enough to make a weekend trip from Seattle, Spokane, Tri-cities, or Portland but far enough to keep out the crowds. It’s also a great add in for any trip to …
Aug 23
Anyone who knows me, knows I like unusual stuff. The rarer, the better. The 2017 Great American Eclipse had been on my radar for over a year, but after visiting the NASA Center in Huntsville, Alabama in May, I knew I had to see the eclipse. There other travel bloggers and I met with a …
Jul 20
Millions of Americans and visitors are planning on watching the Great Eclipse this August 21, 2017 and it’s not too late to plan a trip. Although hotels have been sold out for years, it’s still possible to camp in prime viewing spots throughout the US. I put together this guide of Eclipse Tips to plan …
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