Downtown Newport, Oregon

Tara introduced me to the darling little Pacific coastal town of Newport, Oregon.

Glimpse of Bridges

How often do you hear about someone who is a famous bridge-builder?

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. […]

Christmas Eve on the Oregon Coast

I don’t know how close I came to not seeing this amazing sight out of pure unromantic stubbornness, but thank goodness it didn’t happen.

Bald eagles, double bridges, fishing platforms, climbing Stonehenge

I will go back this summer in better weather, better light, and armed with my camera!

Hawthorne – the Darling of Bridgetown

Portland’s tattoos may be administered on both sides, but they show up on the east side of the river.