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Sep
1
2022
A chocolate brown and an off white alpaca waiting at the barn gate for more food at Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch

Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch

Since we are on a budget we always look for free or inexpensive things to do in areas we visit. Visiting the Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch was free, and the back story was so intriguing that we just had to go! But before we went there, we decided to check out the...
Aug
29
2022
The reflection of Mt. Hood Oregon in our side view mirror.

Mt. Hood Oregon

One of the attractions on our must see list, while in northern Oregon, was Mt. Hood. We would have gone to Mt. Hood on our second day of exploring the area, but it was Saturday, and I’d heard so much about the Saturday Market at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in...
Aug
25
2022
A very long, two tiered waterfall with a bridge is Multnomah Falls Oregon

Multnomah Falls Oregon

We were so excited to be in the Portland area, after spending months in California, that we began exploring immediately. Our first destination was to Multnomah Falls Oregon. As soon as we arrived in Tualatin we fully set up our campsite for our month long stay in the...
Aug
22
2022
A fallen redwood tree is hollow and large enough to walk into.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods Park

Jedediah Smith Redwoods Park Is both a Redwood National Park and State Park in Crescent City California. Yes. We did go there last year. But knowing how much we love these splendid giants you should not be surprised that we went back to see parts of the park we had...
Aug
18
2022
A large boulder at the ocean's edge with grasses and a bird on it in Brookings Oregon Revisited

Brookings Oregon Revisited

Because the weather was chilly and damp last year when we went, we knew Brookings Oregon needed to be revisited. Fortunately the weather was very cooperative this year. The ride to Brookings from Crescent City revealed lots of interesting boutiques and beautiful...
Aug
15
2022
Lawn, trees and shrubbery at entrance to Trees of Mystery Klamath CA

Trees of Mystery Klamath CA

We had seen so many signs for Trees of Mystery in Klamath CA, that we knew we had to allow an entire day for our visit! My fascination with these astounding giants probably stems from my childhood. From the time I was born we spent our summers at my grandparents...
Aug
11
2022
Rocks, ocean and a jetty with a white lighthouse on it in Crescent City California

Crescent City California

This was our second trip to Crescent City California. We visited last year for just a few days but it was about a month earlier and the weather was miserable! In fact, when Steve told me that he’d booked a week at the same RV park I worried that we...
Aug
8
2022
A jewelry boutique with chandelier and yellow floral print loveseat at Holly Yashi Store and Studio

Holly Yashi Store and Studio

It was the beginning of April when we were staying in Eureka CA for a few glorious days. I kept seeing billboards for the Holly Yashi Store and Studio and learned that it was only a couple miles away in Arcata. I’ve been an admirer of their jewelry designs for...
Aug
4
2022
Houses, mountains, landscaping and an ocean view along the California Northern Coast Part II

California Northern Coast Part II

As promised here is California Northern Coast Part II, Ferndale, Trinidad and Eureka. This area is jam packed with quaint towns, gorgeous scenery, coastal views and fabulous farms. Ferndale After our glorious afternoon spent exploring the Avenue of the Giants, we...
Aug
1
2022
A man in blue standing at the root end of a fallen redwood tree on our tour of the California Northern Coast Part I

California Northern Coast Part I

The California Northern Coast has so much to offer that I have needed to divide it into Part I and Part II. This post, Part I covers Avenue of the Giants, the Chimney Tree and the Tunnel Tree. In Part II, which will publish on Thursday will include our trip to...
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