One of the “must see” museums in Oregon is the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum located in McMinnville. While you might not have heard about it, you may be familiar with the famous boat plane showcased there, the Spruce Goose. This creation of Howard Hughes, that has a wingspan of more than an American football … Continue reading The Goose Not Made of Spruce
Outdoor adventures abound in Central Oregon due to its many lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. Fortunately, we got to explore two of these natural wonders and do some hiking with our good friends Jim and Jan. Smith Rock State Park is one of the 7 wonders of Oregon. Located about 26 miles north of Bend … Continue reading Adventures in Central Oregon
Oregon is one our favorite places, not only because our daughter lives in Portland, but also because there are so many wonderful places to visit and interesting things to do. We have been in Oregon a number of times but there are still parts of the state that we have not explored yet. We have … Continue reading A Bend in the River – Bend, Oregon
On our way from Colorado to Oregon, we stumbled upon a wonderful campground in Idaho that is an area of historical significance. The Three Island Crossing State Park is located near a key point of the Oregon Trail. The three islands that are aligned in the Snake River near the current town of Glynns Ferry … Continue reading The Oregon Trail
Sometimes the unplanned happenings become some of the best adventures. We discovered a small town deep in the San Juan Mountains that quickly became one of our favorites. It is an experience that we would not have had without good friends. After spending some time with family in North Carolina, I flew back to Montrose, … Continue reading Hidden Gem – Lake City, Colorado
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