Mini RT Series – three

Pop quiz: what is Oregon’s state fossil? Metasequoia, of course.

Mini RT series – two

Day two we headed east and then dropped south from the Columbia River Gorge to explore the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Mini RT Series – one

It was his idea to enlist my help in a road trip.

The sun returns

The draw here is the blue-green clay and weathered formations that tower up from the trail.

Totality

And then, blam! A distinct change in light and temperature.

Sea Lions on the docks

From an anthropologist’s perspective, I think the rivalry is almost touching.

Oregon Wine & Sake

Along the route are 31 highlighted wineries within a 30 minute drive of the city.

Beach time

Confession: I live about 40 minutes’ drive from the Pacific Ocean and I hardly ever go there! That’s a crime, isn’t it? Yes, yes it is. In 2016 I’ve been to the beach two times. I went to Astoria for my birthday in January, and later in the Spring, I went out with a group […]

Rainier Soap & Christmas

I was delighted to discover that one of the largest original industries in the town was the Rainier Soap Factory

Enchanted rides

The rides are not as mind-blowing as typical corporate them park rides, but they are legitimately fun.