Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
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 →
The medieval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie located in southeastern France has the distinction of being Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (one of 178 of the most beautiful villages in France), and deservedly so as it is nestled high in the rugged hills of the Provence Alpes Côté d’Azur. This tiny town with only 700 residents... Continue Reading →
Throughout our marriage, theTravelsketcher and I have taken multiple trips to Oregon. Portland is his hometown, and we have family and friends who live there. In fact, we plan on moving there when we return to the states later this year. I have been fortunate to have visited many locations around the globe, but in... Continue Reading →
Today, December 11, is International Mountain Day, a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the dynamic ecosystems and importance of mountains. Global warming impacts mountains by melting glaciers, killing off plants, trees, animals, and damaging the habitats of the people who live there. By increasing awareness and through conservation, hopefully we can preserve these... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, April 22, 2023 is Earth Day, a day set aside to bring awareness to the damage that has been inflicted on our suffering planet. In honor of this important day, I am sharing some photos of the amazingly beautiful places around the globe I have been fortunate enough to have visited. Grand Teton National... Continue Reading →
To move, to breath, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live. Hans Christian Anderson Forty-nine Palms Oasis, Joshua Trees National Park, CA
Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see. Jimmy Buffet Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA
We have been living in France for nine months now, and during this time the majority of my posts have focused on our European adventures. However, this post about some great hikes, has been sitting in my drafts folder for a long time, and has recently been calling to me. Most of these are on... Continue Reading →
