Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
As I’ve mentioned before, theTravelsletcher and I enjoy taking walks, in our neighborhood, in a park, garden or forest, and in wetlands and nature preserves. On our recent trip to Central Oregon, we found several interesting and beautiful places to enjoy some rambles. The first one, Sisters’ Nature Preserve, is just outside the historic town... Continue Reading →
I intended to write about the last of Oregon’s Seven Wonders today, but when looking at the Bing Photo of the Day, I saw that today, November 21, 2025 is World Hello Day. Today’s Bing Photo Brothers Brian and Micheal McCormack established this day in 1973 in an attempt to diffuse tensions and to promote... Continue Reading →
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →
Forest Park, a 5,100 acre (2,064 hectare) park located in the West Hills of Portland, was the dream of landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers, back in 1903. However; it wasn’t until 1948 that the park was developed. You may recall that the Olmsted Brothers also designed Central Park in New York City. Forest Park stretches... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite quotes, which I say frequently is: I’m very fond of walking. Lizzie Bennet said this to Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Like Lizzie, theTravelsketcher and I are regular walkers. I’ve written about some of the walks and hikes we’ve enjoyed over the years in previous posts. Here are... Continue Reading →
Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you. Ewan McGregor Near Golspie, Scotland
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders which were determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and more. We plan to visit, or re-visit in most cases, all of these treasures over the... Continue Reading →
We spent several days this past week at Cannon Beach, OR. The weather was chilly but sunny, and the wind on the beach was ferocious, but it was a relaxing getaway none the less. While there, we took a drive to Rockaway Beach to stroll along the Old Growth Cedar Trail which leads to one... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 