As I left Portland, I still felt far from home. I was a visitor exploring new lands, tasting new foods, and meandering new streets. The moment I entered Clatsop State Forest everything shifted. I …
Palatable Passion in Portland
I don’t usually write about dining and lodging options or choices during our travels because I feel like that information is readily available and on the internet, not to mention completely …
Nearing the End of The Line on The Oregon Trail
Starting in Cape Cod, we hugged the Oregon Trail as closely as possible along America's stunning scenic byways. As we approached the end of the line, after driving 6,000 miles, we wanted to walk in …
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U.S. National Parks: America’s Cathedrals
Wilderness and the idea of wilderness is one of the permanent homes of the human spirit. - Joseph Wood Krutch In 1872, Yellowstone became the first National Park ever established in the world. Its …
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A Hostel Stay in Jackson, Wyoming
I could not wait to visit Jackson, Wyoming. From what I had learned, I expected a vibrant, authentic western town skirted by the Grand Tetons. The good news is that it was all of these things and it …
The Drive Is Enough
When we decided to detour off of US-20 to see Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, we knew we would be driving on I-90 a bit before picking up our scenic two-lane road again. Since we were not sure about …
