Tara is 21

Dang, it went like a blink!

Mini RT Series – five

I hope my friend now feels more keenly his place on this particular spot of the Pacific Northwest.

I spent time reminiscing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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