Rose City

Portland has many nicknames, but one of them is official.

Lava Beds National Monument

There is a small and fascinating park in the northernmost part of California dedicated to learning about and exploring a volcanic landscape.

Bannack ghost town

Bannack was the first capital city of the Montana Territory. In general, the town was famous for its lawlessness.

Big Hole National Battlefield

A ceremony was underway because it was exactly 143 years since military scouts spied on a Nez Perce camp and prepared to slaughter them.

The Modoc tribe survives

I am compelled to understand what led to war and planned genocide of a people.

Closing the distance

I’ve been yearning for a way to get out of the house safely.

Naval Academy in Annapolis

The United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland, and the entrance is a short walk from the heart of the town. Will and I spent one afternoon touring the Naval Academy. I brought my military ID to get us onto the base, but I believe the facilities are open to the general public […]

Maryland doors

I think there is room for Thanksgiving Day to be a good holiday.

Shakespeare in southern Oregon

I enjoyed my time at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival so much last year that this year, I pounced and bought five.

So much Newport, Part II

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, Will and I visited Fort Adams State Park. The timing was serendipitous and we benefitted by being able to see a Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, put on by Operation Stand Down Rhode Island. As we walked inside the walls of the fort, we saw a memorial display […]