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Pictures From Portland For Dreamer8 (and company)
Fellow Purist, Dreamer8, took some great pictures in Portland to share with the group, so I thought I would share some photos I took from my trip last summer for him, and all of you.
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Every year I take a little vacation (between 1-2 weeks) with my college buddies. It's our one time during the year when we get to catch up in person, and I very much look forward to the annual ritual. This past year we decided to travel to the US state of Oregon, which is in the Pacific northwest area of the country, for those who are not familiar with the location of all the states (Frankly, I am from the US and have a tough time properly identifying some of the states in the middle of the country -- time for a geography refresher! LOL!).
Oregon is a state rich in history and natural beauty. It had long been settled by various Native American tribes before the first Europeans came onto the scene. Spain and England can claim early landfalls in the area of the US that is now Oregon, and in the 18th century there was a great deal of sea trade conducted along the coast by Europeans to and from Asia. As a kid growing up in Virginia, which is on the opposite side of the country, the thing I remember learning about Oregon with the most clarity, was its pioneer history -- the Oregon Trail, Lewis & Clark's expeditions, the trials and tribulations of the early American pioneers in their covered wagons...heady stuff! I loved reading about pioneers and their push westward to expand the boundaries of our nation. They seemed so brave, much more than I could ever imagine being myself!
Since I live in Los Angeles, it is very easy to make the roughly 2 hour flight up to Portland, Oregon. We had several "must see/do" items on our itinerary for this trip -- take a wine tour to sample Oregon's justifiably famous Pinot Noir wines, eat doughnuts at the world-famous, as-seen-on-Food-Network, Voodoo Doughnut shop, visit the International Rose Test Garden (the oldest continuously operating public test garden in the US), and hike Multnomah Falls. You'll see from the photos that we did all of this and more! Ready to become a virtual tourist via my pictures? Let's go!
Our rental cabin near Rhododendron, Oregon (about 45 minutes from downtown Portland). I could not have been more happy with its magical location beside a rushing creek.
First view of our creekside cabin.
Day 2 & 3 excursions: wine tasting, waterfalls and scary fish.
If you are an oenophile, I highly recommend visiting Oregon and Washington state. There is excellent wine to be had -- not just Pinot Noir, but many other varietals. I was super impressed. A favorite winery from the trip is Cathedral Ridge. They are doing some very interesting stuff there including their take on Halbtrocken -- a semi-dry German style red and white blend. The wine was very aromatic and gorgeous in the bottle and glass. We paired it with local fruit and cheese.
The day after wine tasting, we toured sites on the historic Columbia River Highway (Mt. Hood scenic loop). The jewel in the crown of that tour IMO is picturesque Multnomah Falls. It is supposedly the 2nd tallest continuously flowing waterfall in the United States at 620 feet, but that seems to be a point of contention amongst some experts. Regardless, it's the tallest waterfall in Oregon and arguably one of the most picturesque locales in the US.
Below, a first glimpse of the falls from the highway.
A small bridge traverses the lower falls. You have to walk across here to ascend to the top of the falls, which we did.
The falls pool into a pretty pond surrounded by moss and greenery.
There is a well-marked and largely paved trail leading to the top.
At regular points throughout the hike you are treated to commanding views of the majestic and wide Columbia River separating the states of Oregon on one side and Washington on the other.
What?! Only 3 of 12?! I need to hit the stairclimber more! LOL!
The woods surrounding the waterfall are full of old growth trees.
Finally! 11 of 11 switchbacks down!
A beautiful waterfall greets me! After Multnomah Falls we also stopped to hike nearby Horsetail and Ponytail Falls. Below is a picture of Horsetail Falls at its base.
The cool thing about this hike is that after you ascend about 4/10ths of a mile you come around a bend and find gorgeous Ponytail Falls waiting for you! You can actually hike behind the falls and touch the water (which is cold)!
You can see some folks, including my friends, behind the waterfall here.
Now I'm behind the falls and taking a picture!
After hiking, we decided to leave the exercising to other creatures and went to view the salmon during their summer migration upstream at the Bonneville Dam, Fish Hatchery and Sturgeon Center.
Pools all around the site teemed with juvenile rainbow trout, various species of salmon, and white sturgeon that are being raised and returned to the wild to help support local populations of these fish.
I personally think rainbow trout are some of the most beautiful freshwater fish. They have lots of fighting spirit, and are fun to fish for!
Herman, a 70-year old white sturgeon, who is 10 feet long, is king of the fishery!
Bonneville Dam -- hydroelectric power is generated here.
Viewing the start of the salmon fish ladder.
These concrete barriers create a maze-like space called a fish ladder. It helps create eddies for the fish to swim upstream. Salmon are fascinating creatures. They hatch in fresh water, then spend years growing in their quest to return to the sea. They spend time at sea, only to make the treacherous return trip upstream some years later to their birthplace to spawn and die.
There are underwater viewing windows at the Bonneville Dam, so you can watch the salmon as they ascend the fish ladder. You can't tell from my pictures, but they are swimming so fiercely against the rushing water. I couldn't believe the effort expended! No wonder they die at the end of their journey!
Other fish sighted at the viewing windows included hordes of lampreys! Gross, right? You wouldn't want one of these stuck to you!
After our fish encounters, we continued driving toward Mt. Hood. We could see it from a distance.
On our way to the summit of the mountain for refreshments, we stopped to pay our respects to an unknown female pioneer who perished on the tough journey to settle in the wild west of old.
Her grave has become a shrine of sorts.
I added my coin to the offerings that already lay there. You would've had to be desperate, brave, foolhardy, or a little of each to make the long journey via covered wagon from the more industrialized sections of America to the wilds of the west coast during the early1800s.
We now move toward the summit of Mt. Hood, where Mt. Jefferson also looms in the distance.
Here's Mt. Hood below!
Near the top of the mountain is historic Timberline Lodge. You may have seen some shots of it in the film The Shining.
Phew! Well-deserved libations after a day full of adventure!
Hiking waterfalls gets your appetite going!
Day 4: downtown Portland
We knew our day exploring Portland would require lots of energy, so a big breakfast was in order. The Original Pancake House chain was founded in Portland, and we decided to check out the original location!
So many choices!
I ended up with the classic "Dutch Baby!"
The mind-blowingly good Dutch Baby!
Served with lemon, sugar and butter.
There were avid gardeners in our group that were keen to check out the International Rose Test Garden, so we all decided to make a day out of exploring various gardens of note, as well as checking out other various Portland landmarks. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors!
Pictures from the Rose Test Garden:
Below is the famous "Yves Piaget" rose. Yes, it is named for, and created by, Yves Piaget, of the watch and jewelry manufacture, Piaget.
One of my favorite roses, if not my all-time favorite, "Double Delight."
Now off to the Japanese Garden. No text here, just enjoy the images!
A fellow visitor!
And then the beautiful oasis of the Lan Su Yuan Chinese Garden in downtown Portland:
It's hard to believe that this gem of a garden is right in the middle of a bustling city, but you can look up and see reminders!
After leaving the garden, some local flair is sighted, and then off to world-famous Voodoo Doughnuts!
There's always a line!
LOL! Voodoo Magic alert!
Bacon doughnut?! Yes, please!
Custard-filled!
The shop's namesake doughnut.
This one below was covered in Tang orange drink.
Crushed Oreos on this one!
Mmmm! Cream filling!
Don't eat me please!
Day 5: The Oregon Coast
First stop was the Tillamook Cheese Factory, because who doesn't love cheese?
I don't think I'm cut out to be a dairy farmer!
Cheese samples!
Making the cheese...
...and ice cream too!
My delicious ice cream below!
Some pictures from the coast:
The Cape Meares lighthouse park.
Wild raspberries!
Paragliders catching the updraft.
The famous Octopus Tree!
On the way back to the city we stopped at the Tillamook Forest Center.
This bridge leads to hiking paths.
There are displays of vintage logging equipment at the center.
We decided to climb up this re-creation of an old fire tower.
How the fire watchers would bunk up for the night.
Bedding.
Their sparse utensils.
It was important for them to tell time on their shift.
How they plotted where fires were located.
Day 6: Mount St. Helens in southern Washington state (a bit north of Oregon).
Last day of our trip arrives, and we spend it driving north to Washington state to visit Mount St. Helens. Most Americans my age will remember when this volcano last erupted in 1980. Over 50 people were killed as a result of the eruption, which left a huge crater on the mountain.
The bridge to Mount St. Helens.
As we start to ascend, the landscape is really lovely.
Even volcanic eruptions can't keep Mother Nature down for long.
A beautiful caldera lake.
As much as nature has bounced back, signs of the eruption persist.
Finally at the visitors center, a glorious view of Mount St. Helens.
Just awe-striking! I felt so small.
One of my favorite pictures from this trip.
And to end our adventure in Portland, a city purported to house more breweries within its city limits than any other city on Earth, local craft beer at the Lucky Labrador.
Of course, all the Labrador paraphernalia made me anxious to get home to my Labradors, Reign and Raj!
The End.
Cheers,
Daos
This message has been edited by dxboon on 2013-06-18 20:53:06
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Every year I take a little vacation (between 1-2 weeks) with my college buddies. It's our one time during the year when we get to catch up in person, and I very much look forward to the annual ritual. This past year we decided to travel to the US state of Oregon, which is in the Pacific northwest area of the country, for those who are not familiar with the location of all the states (Frankly, I am from the US and have a tough time properly identifying some of the states in the middle of the country -- time for a geography refresher! LOL!).
Oregon is a state rich in history and natural beauty. It had long been settled by various Native American tribes before the first Europeans came onto the scene. Spain and England can claim early landfalls in the area of the US that is now Oregon, and in the 18th century there was a great deal of sea trade conducted along the coast by Europeans to and from Asia. As a kid growing up in Virginia, which is on the opposite side of the country, the thing I remember learning about Oregon with the most clarity, was its pioneer history -- the Oregon Trail, Lewis & Clark's expeditions, the trials and tribulations of the early American pioneers in their covered wagons...heady stuff! I loved reading about pioneers and their push westward to expand the boundaries of our nation. They seemed so brave, much more than I could ever imagine being myself!
Since I live in Los Angeles, it is very easy to make the roughly 2 hour flight up to Portland, Oregon. We had several "must see/do" items on our itinerary for this trip -- take a wine tour to sample Oregon's justifiably famous Pinot Noir wines, eat doughnuts at the world-famous, as-seen-on-Food-Network, Voodoo Doughnut shop, visit the International Rose Test Garden (the oldest continuously operating public test garden in the US), and hike Multnomah Falls. You'll see from the photos that we did all of this and more! Ready to become a virtual tourist via my pictures? Let's go!
Our rental cabin near Rhododendron, Oregon (about 45 minutes from downtown Portland). I could not have been more happy with its magical location beside a rushing creek.
First view of our creekside cabin.
Little spots of color abound!
Only one word can describe our locale: lush.
So many shades of green!
Charming wildflowers underfoot.
A delicate Columbine plant.
The Columbine flower -- gorgeous!
The creek behind our rental house.
We weren't the only ones enjoying the view!
Soft green moss covered all the old trees.
All the flowers were dewy with moisture.
Day 2 & 3 excursions: wine tasting, waterfalls and scary fish.
We rented a tour guide and van for the day.
Just a miniscule sampling of what we tasted!
Our tour came with a vineyard picnic.
Beautiful local poached salmon for lunch. Delish!
I'm going to be a lush Pinot when I grow up!
Grapes maturing on the vine.
Even the bees seem happy!
If you are an oenophile, I highly recommend visiting Oregon and Washington state. There is excellent wine to be had -- not just Pinot Noir, but many other varietals. I was super impressed. A favorite winery from the trip is Cathedral Ridge. They are doing some very interesting stuff there including their take on Halbtrocken -- a semi-dry German style red and white blend. The wine was very aromatic and gorgeous in the bottle and glass. We paired it with local fruit and cheese.
The day after wine tasting, we toured sites on the historic Columbia River Highway (Mt. Hood scenic loop). The jewel in the crown of that tour IMO is picturesque Multnomah Falls. It is supposedly the 2nd tallest continuously flowing waterfall in the United States at 620 feet, but that seems to be a point of contention amongst some experts. Regardless, it's the tallest waterfall in Oregon and arguably one of the most picturesque locales in the US.
Below, a first glimpse of the falls from the highway.
A small bridge traverses the lower falls. You have to walk across here to ascend to the top of the falls, which we did.
The falls pool into a pretty pond surrounded by moss and greenery.
There is a well-marked and largely paved trail leading to the top.
At regular points throughout the hike you are treated to commanding views of the majestic and wide Columbia River separating the states of Oregon on one side and Washington on the other.
What?! Only 3 of 12?! I need to hit the stairclimber more! LOL!
The woods surrounding the waterfall are full of old growth trees.
Finally! 11 of 11 switchbacks down!
A beautiful waterfall greets me! After Multnomah Falls we also stopped to hike nearby Horsetail and Ponytail Falls. Below is a picture of Horsetail Falls at its base.
The cool thing about this hike is that after you ascend about 4/10ths of a mile you come around a bend and find gorgeous Ponytail Falls waiting for you! You can actually hike behind the falls and touch the water (which is cold)!
You can see some folks, including my friends, behind the waterfall here.
Now I'm behind the falls and taking a picture!
After hiking, we decided to leave the exercising to other creatures and went to view the salmon during their summer migration upstream at the Bonneville Dam, Fish Hatchery and Sturgeon Center.
Pools all around the site teemed with juvenile rainbow trout, various species of salmon, and white sturgeon that are being raised and returned to the wild to help support local populations of these fish.
I personally think rainbow trout are some of the most beautiful freshwater fish. They have lots of fighting spirit, and are fun to fish for!
Herman, a 70-year old white sturgeon, who is 10 feet long, is king of the fishery!
Bonneville Dam -- hydroelectric power is generated here.
Viewing the start of the salmon fish ladder.
These concrete barriers create a maze-like space called a fish ladder. It helps create eddies for the fish to swim upstream. Salmon are fascinating creatures. They hatch in fresh water, then spend years growing in their quest to return to the sea. They spend time at sea, only to make the treacherous return trip upstream some years later to their birthplace to spawn and die.
There are underwater viewing windows at the Bonneville Dam, so you can watch the salmon as they ascend the fish ladder. You can't tell from my pictures, but they are swimming so fiercely against the rushing water. I couldn't believe the effort expended! No wonder they die at the end of their journey!
Other fish sighted at the viewing windows included hordes of lampreys! Gross, right? You wouldn't want one of these stuck to you!
After our fish encounters, we continued driving toward Mt. Hood. We could see it from a distance.
On our way to the summit of the mountain for refreshments, we stopped to pay our respects to an unknown female pioneer who perished on the tough journey to settle in the wild west of old.
Her grave has become a shrine of sorts.
I added my coin to the offerings that already lay there. You would've had to be desperate, brave, foolhardy, or a little of each to make the long journey via covered wagon from the more industrialized sections of America to the wilds of the west coast during the early1800s.
We now move toward the summit of Mt. Hood, where Mt. Jefferson also looms in the distance.
Here's Mt. Hood below!
Near the top of the mountain is historic Timberline Lodge. You may have seen some shots of it in the film The Shining.
Phew! Well-deserved libations after a day full of adventure!
Hiking waterfalls gets your appetite going!
Day 4: downtown Portland
We knew our day exploring Portland would require lots of energy, so a big breakfast was in order. The Original Pancake House chain was founded in Portland, and we decided to check out the original location!
So many choices!
I ended up with the classic "Dutch Baby!"
The mind-blowingly good Dutch Baby!
Served with lemon, sugar and butter.
There were avid gardeners in our group that were keen to check out the International Rose Test Garden, so we all decided to make a day out of exploring various gardens of note, as well as checking out other various Portland landmarks. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors!
Pictures from the Rose Test Garden:
Below is the famous "Yves Piaget" rose. Yes, it is named for, and created by, Yves Piaget, of the watch and jewelry manufacture, Piaget.
One of my favorite roses, if not my all-time favorite, "Double Delight."
Now off to the Japanese Garden. No text here, just enjoy the images!
A fellow visitor!
And then the beautiful oasis of the Lan Su Yuan Chinese Garden in downtown Portland:
It's hard to believe that this gem of a garden is right in the middle of a bustling city, but you can look up and see reminders!
After leaving the garden, some local flair is sighted, and then off to world-famous Voodoo Doughnuts!
There's always a line!
LOL! Voodoo Magic alert!
Bacon doughnut?! Yes, please!
Custard-filled!
The shop's namesake doughnut.
This one below was covered in Tang orange drink.
Crushed Oreos on this one!
Mmmm! Cream filling!
Don't eat me please!
Day 5: The Oregon Coast
First stop was the Tillamook Cheese Factory, because who doesn't love cheese?
I don't think I'm cut out to be a dairy farmer!
Cheese samples!
Making the cheese...
...and ice cream too!
My delicious ice cream below!
Some pictures from the coast:
The Cape Meares lighthouse park.
Wild raspberries!
Paragliders catching the updraft.
The famous Octopus Tree!
On the way back to the city we stopped at the Tillamook Forest Center.
This bridge leads to hiking paths.
There are displays of vintage logging equipment at the center.
We decided to climb up this re-creation of an old fire tower.
How the fire watchers would bunk up for the night.
Bedding.
Their sparse utensils.
It was important for them to tell time on their shift.
How they plotted where fires were located.
Day 6: Mount St. Helens in southern Washington state (a bit north of Oregon).
Last day of our trip arrives, and we spend it driving north to Washington state to visit Mount St. Helens. Most Americans my age will remember when this volcano last erupted in 1980. Over 50 people were killed as a result of the eruption, which left a huge crater on the mountain.
The bridge to Mount St. Helens.
As we start to ascend, the landscape is really lovely.
Even volcanic eruptions can't keep Mother Nature down for long.
A beautiful caldera lake.
As much as nature has bounced back, signs of the eruption persist.
Finally at the visitors center, a glorious view of Mount St. Helens.
Just awe-striking! I felt so small.
One of my favorite pictures from this trip.
And to end our adventure in Portland, a city purported to house more breweries within its city limits than any other city on Earth, local craft beer at the Lucky Labrador.
Of course, all the Labrador paraphernalia made me anxious to get home to my Labradors, Reign and Raj!
The End.
Cheers,
Daos
Superb Daos
Thank You for showing us the beauty of the great outdoors and the natural beauties of this area. Wonderful pictures of the wild flowers, the falls and food. Mount Hood and Mt. St. Helens look majestic. I will have to revisit and stay longer to go fly fishing and hiking and sample all those food you showed.
We visited the test rose garden but the roses were not in bloom. It seems Portland is an interesting place for food. We were taken to a hip and popular Indian restaurant located in a bohemian part Portland where they screen Indian Bollywood movies. I did not see any Indian chefs in the open kitchen but I saw a lot of Indians patrons. Very authentic Indian food.
Cheers,dreamer
Portland is a foodie paradise.
Locavorism (eating local, organic, seasonally) is the mantra up there. Lots of great chefs preparing dishes from the area's bountiful natural resources. Hope you get some fishing in next time you visit.
Cheers,
Daos
Hope you get some fishing in next time you visit.Cheers,
Daos
I have viewed all the photos again...
and am astounded by the natural beauty and the many varied outdoor activities available and the food and produce. Those food you portrayed appeals to me. I am a Pleb. I have a preference for simple rustic and robust food. I do enjoy fine dining now and then but have to be honest. A few times after fine dining dinners, I had gone home only to feel hungry. Some fine dining portions are way too tiny for me and all those foams are just hollow air LOL. I do appreciate the care taken in the cooking, sourcing the best produce and in the presentation though.
Thanks again for taking the time to put this together . Your historical narrative made it even more enjoyable. When I visit this region again, it will have to include crossing over to Vancouver , Canada.
Cheers,dreamer
To me the best food is...
...simply prepared in order to highlight the ingredients. If you start with pristine ingredients, you don't need to gild the lily. I would take "peasant food" over anything fancy, seven days a week!
Daos
Daos
Another superb place to visit. Seems that I would need a whole year of holidays to see all [nt]
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A perfect place for Vlad...
...because it is often overcast=no sun for vampires! LOL!
Daos
Daos
What a wonderful trip!
Didn't know that Tillamook made ice cream I thought they old made delicious cheese. You b+w pics came out nice!
-MW
-MW
Thank you!
While I enjoyed their cheese, I must say the Tillamook ice cream was the star of the visit. I think the freshness of the local milk, and the local ingredients made all the difference. Their pre-packaged 1/2 gallons at the local grocery can't compare to the ice cream at their headquarters.
Cheers,
Daos
Cheers,
Daos
Guess I'm going tomorrow...
Now you got me craving for some ice cream, guess I'm going to Pavillions and getting some Tillamook ice cream!
-MW
-MW
I like the Oregon strawberry flavor.
I sometimes buy that and the vanilla. I'm trying not to keep ice cream at home, because it's too tempting!
Cheers,
Daos
Cheers,
Daos
Looks like Oregon is the hot spot . . .
. . . of the moment for Purists. I've visited a few times to see my brother, and once to catch two Stones shows way back in '98.
Best memories? The brew pubs with terrific fresh ales, and the purity of their tap water. Taking a shower in Portland is almost like having a spa treatment.
Thanks so much for sharing the experience, Daos.
Best,
Art
It has a lot to offer people with Puristic tendencies...
...impeccable food, great beer; pristine natural environs, world-class fishing and outdoor sports, and lots of photo ops for everyone to give their Leicas, Canons, Nikons, etc. a workout.
My one regret was that I was not able to make a day trip to see a young watchmaker of interest to me, Keaton Myrick, at his atelier in a different part of Oregon.
Cheers,
Daos
My one regret was that I was not able to make a day trip to see a young watchmaker of interest to me, Keaton Myrick, at his atelier in a different part of Oregon.
Cheers,
Daos
What a great tour !
Thanks Sista ! All good excpet the lamprey ... made me all squishy.
Love the nature bits ... how nice to be able to get away once in a while !
The pictures of the lampreys were not as gross...
...as seeing them in person, all slithering around with their huge circular mouths. Yucky!
I like holidays where my friends and I can tour natural wonders!
Cheers,
Daos
I like holidays where my friends and I can tour natural wonders!
Cheers,
Daos
Thanks, Mark!
I too like to be a virtual tourist with our fellow PuristS. I feel like I've gone on some great adventures through the pictures people have posted on TimeOut!
Cheers,
Daos
Cheers,
Daos
Epic Post :-)
I loved it, your pictures were sublime and I felt I was there feeling the cool breeze while hiking in God's Country, Portland is definitely on my list as must visit before kicking the bucket
Do you watch a show called Portlandia by the way?
S
I don't regularly watch it
...but have seen bits of Portlandia, which is very humorous in how they play up stereotypes of people in Portland. My friends and I laughed a lot about Portlandia while we were actually in Oregon.
Cheers,
Daos
Cheers,
Daos
Is it really the 1990s in Portland? :-)...
Glad you've watched the show, I really enjoy it myself as well
S
thank you, my cholesterine value just jumped into the monitor ...
... and ate your wonderful food pictures! This gave me the time to enjoy the nature shots. This is such a lovely landscape there, I would like to visit the place. Have you met any "Grimm" monsters there - other than that friendly snail, I mean? My better half and I are enjoyed the "Grimm" mystery tv series, which is set in Portland. Unfortunately, they do not offer any scenery views of the town and its surroundings.
Regards,
Marcus
Regards,
Marcus
I love Grimm!
I watch the show every week with a group of friends. We all watch the episodes at our separate houses, but simultaneously chat about it through the internet as we watch. It's like having a virtual viewing party.
We didn't see any Grimm beasts (Thank goodness!), but I think the lampreys were enough grossness for me! Yucky fish! I think you would enjoy hiking through the scenic areas surrounding Portland. Our cabin was located in a national forest and there were tons of hiking trails. It's a good trip for the nature lover.
Cheers,
Daos
We didn't see any Grimm beasts (Thank goodness!), but I think the lampreys were enough grossness for me! Yucky fish! I think you would enjoy hiking through the scenic areas surrounding Portland. Our cabin was located in a national forest and there were tons of hiking trails. It's a good trip for the nature lover.
Cheers,
Daos
Great post and fond memories
Your superb post brought back many fond memories. We travelled the same route 6 years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed Oregon. One of our favorite places. I know you had a fantastic trip. Well deserved. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Much cheers, Frederick
I love the...
...lushness of the Pacific Northwest. It's so green and verdant. Such a stark contrast to Southern California!
Daos
Daos
Fantastic!
It is amazing how in the West one can move from mountain to coast so fluidly.
Agreed! Such varied landscapes all over...
...the west coast! I made the same remark to a friend the other day. Of course, every corner of the world has pockets of natural beauty!
Daos
Daos
Outstanding Daos ...
Beautiful place and very out of my usual US routes.
Congratulations,
Nilo
Note: you should be nominated Oregon's Tourism Secretary.
Congratulations,
Nilo
Note: you should be nominated Oregon's Tourism Secretary.