Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
There are a few more locations along the Oregon Coast that I want to share with you today, starting with Boiler Bay. More destinations will be added to this map by theTravelsketcher as we continue to explore Oregon. Boiler Bay In 1910, a steamboat named the J. Marhoffer sank here and at low tide the... Continue Reading →
We’ve all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, but did you know that Oregon also 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... Continue Reading →
Even though our last trip to the beach was cut short due to a nasty cold, we still managed to see some of the gorgeous Oregon Coast in the few days we had. More destinations will be added to this map by theTravelsketcher as we continue to explore the coast. Our first stop was Pacific... Continue Reading →
To escape and sit quietly on the beach - that’s my idea of paradise. Emilia Wickstead Proposal Rock, Neskowin, Oregon
As I have mentioned in recent posts, theTravelsketcher and I took a Panama Canal cruise earlier this year with dear friends, Tim and Lisa. Other than being with friends, and a few other highlights, it wasn’t a great experience. Here are some previous posts about the cruise if you’d like to learn more: From Key... Continue Reading →
National Park Service Founder’s Day is celebrated on August 25th and is the day in 1916 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, which was intended to provide protection for the national parks and their resources. In honor of this day, I’ll share some photos from the National Parks I have visited. Here in... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, April 22, 2021 was 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 a few of the amazingly beautiful places around the globe that I have been fortunate enough to visit.... Continue Reading →
Today, December 4, 2020 is Wildlife Conservation Day. A day set aside to bring awareness to illegal poaching and the cruelty inflicted on animals and endangered species. In honor of this day, I am sharing some photos of animals that I have taken over the years. Most professional wildlife photographers use burst mode to capture... Continue Reading →
Every winter my husband and I get away from the grey and gloomy weather of the Pacific Northwest for a short vacation in the sun, this past winter, we chose San Diego for our destination. This was my first visit there and I quickly realized why so many of my family members and friends love... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 