I lived in Portland from 1989-1998, and Oregon is yet another place that feels like home to me. The Oregon Coast is not to be missed. Incredible beauty. ?Medusa ? and my buddy and a-ma-zing host, Mike Bandon Bandon Sea- and sun-bleached logs washed onto Bullards Beach...
Read moreCrater Lake National Park, Oregon – June 2018
June 25, Crater Lake – “I have thought many times in the last several weeks that I am happy my journey began in the Spring. There’s the symbolism, of course, with starting my life over. And there’s the practicality of warmth and sustained...
Read moreSouthern Oregon – June 2018
A little swing through Southern Oregon towns. Half the shops have hippie chic, the other half cowboy/cowgirl chic. But they ALL have camping chic and beach chic. Perhaps nature-themed merch is a medium (adjective) medium (noun) for our polarized nation…? Ashland...
Read moreNorthern California Coast – June 2018
When I drove up from Sonoma, I took CA Route 128 from Cloverdale to the coast and would highly recommend it to anyone planning a route through NorCal – RV, car, motorcycle or bicycle. Also, do not miss Avenue of the Giants that is surrounded by Humboldt Redwoods...
Read moreSonoma County, California – June 2018
A sumptuous spring day in Sonoma, curated by my dear friend Blythe. Delicious day in every way! A bank building worthy of seeds! in Petaluma Wild Flour Bread Bakery, Freestone Freestone Artisan Cheese Plant Nursery at Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Armstrong...
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