Even though we were staying 30 miles south of Portland, we ventured back into Portland over the weekend. We decided that we couldn’t leave the city without visiting the Saturday Market again. This time we came prepared with a cooler and we bought some wonderfully fresh, organic produce. At the Market, we also ran into … Continue reading Last Days in Portland
We have been staying this week in a historical park south of Portland, Oregon. The Champeog State Heritage Area, along the Willamette River, is best known for being the location of the first provincial government in the Oregon territory. Unfortunately because of a devastating flood in 1861 it is now a ghost town. The early … Continue reading Champeog (Sham-POO-ee) State Heritage Park – Oregon
On Wednesday, Celia and I traveled to Silver Falls State Park, the largest of the Oregon state parks. It is famous for the Trail of Ten Falls hike and has many other things to offer. The park is about 25 miles east of Salem, Oregon and sees over a million visitors a year. The park … Continue reading Silver Falls State Park – Oregon
Portland is known for its food- its markets, restaurants, food carts, coffeehouses and breweries. We explored a number of the city’s culinary offerings while we were there. The first stop on our gastronomic adventure was to visit Portland’s famous food carts. There are so many food carts in and around Portland that you could eat … Continue reading Good Eats in Portland
In Portland itself and in the greater Portland area, there are many wonderful activities to do. On Wednesday, David and I visited part of the Columbia River gorge. It was a beautiful drive along the broad Columbia River. In the Columbia River gorge, there are a number of waterfalls. One of the most visited falls … Continue reading Water and Roses
Piddlin' Around 