Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch

Sauvie Island is a wide, flat island created because the Willamette River splits just before it empties into the Columbia River.

Supermoon over the Sandy

No one was camping in the beautiful campsite. It was a miracle.

Ever so much more than a hike

So often mishaps along the way turn into side stories and discoveries I would have never anticipated.

Rainy Mother’s Day

Camping has turned out to be an annual Mother’s Day plan for us, which suits me well.

Central Oregon weekend

Arno and I had the idea to leave Friday after work and drive wherever our fancy took us.

Hood River fruit blossoms

The Hood River Valley is famous for its fruit.

Hood River Blossoms

Greyscale moderates the bright colours and gives the mountain a chance to make an impact in the photo.

Willamette Valley Parks

This was the area jointly held by two nations, called the Oregon Territory by the United States, and the Columbia Territory by Britain.

Lighthouse and Sea Lions for Christmas

{Our trip begins with Day one.} I had told Arno the night before that I wanted to be on the beach Christmas morning for sunrise photos. It helps to tell someone else when there’s a good chance I’ll blow off my own plans. “Sunrise is at 7:52,” he announced as soon as I started moving. […]

SeaQuest Inn Bed & Breakfast

I’d like to take the time to talk about our Christmas lodging before I continue on the journey. If you are interested, click here for Day one and here for Day two. Arno found the SeaQuest Inn Bed & Breakfast online for us, and reserved three nights. The closest town is Yachats, seven miles to […]