Crater Lake National Park
Established in 1902, Crater Lake National Park was formed to protect the deepest lake in the United States. The caldera was created 7,700 years ago after a 12k foot (3.7k meter) volcano erupted and...
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Oregon Caves NM & Preserve
The Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve offers adventure above and below ground. There are historic buildings, the cave tour, and several hiking trails leading to dramatic overlooks, deep forest, babbling creeks, and flowing...
Redwoods National and State Parks
In 1918 paleontologists, wanting to save and preserve the redwoods campaigned to protect these living links to our history. From these efforts, three California State Parks were born: Prairie Creek (1923), Del Norte (1925),...
California’s Northwest Coast
The main draw of this part of California is of course Redwoods National and State Parks; but there is plenty of see outside of the parks as well. Tolowa Dunes State Park Just north-west...
Oregon’s Southern Coast (Part 3)
Gold Beach, OR Jerry’s Rogue Jet Boat Tours Today we decide to take a boat tour up the Rogue River. Jerry’s offers four tours of varying lengths; so we opt for the four hour...
Oregon’s Southern Coast (Part 2)
Cape Blanco, OR & Cape Blanco State Park Hughes Historic House Constructed in 1898, the Hughes House was built on an elevated piece of land just south of the Sixes River in the Queen...
Oregon’s Southern Coast (Part 1)
On this leg of our trip we finally cross into the Southern Coast of Oregon. Our journey begins in Winchester Bay and as we head further down the coast we explore lighthouses, waterfalls, and...
Oregon’s Central Coast (Part 3)
Florence, OR Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint Heceta Head Lighthouse One of the most photographed lighthouses in Oregon, this icon sits 206 feet above sea level. Established in 1894, the 56 foot tower...
Oregon’s Central Coast (Part 2)
Seal Rock, OR Elephant Rock An elephant is not what we expected to see at Seal Rock; but here it is. Can you see it? Little Creek Scenic Overlook This beautiful spot just south...
Oregon’s Central Coast (Part 1)
Lincoln City, OR Our adventure in Lincoln City begins with brunch at famous Otis Cafe. As you walk in there’s a sign that says… “The food is worth the weight” and they weren’t kidding....