16th Feb 2013

Pacific Ocean in Oregon

Pacific Ocean in Oregon Despite the “constant” rain here in Oregon, especially during the winter, we do occasionally have those really nice days. When we do, everyone heads to the...

15th Jan 2013

Astoria Column, Beacon of History

Astoria Column, Beacon of History Astoria Column, Beacon of History One of Astoria’s most unique tourist features is the Astoria Column. Built in 1926 to commemorate important historical events around...

20th Nov 2011

Autumn in the Rose Garden

Autumn in the Rose Garden Taken at the Portland Rose Gardens

20th Nov 2011

Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland Oregon

Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland Oregon Lone Fir Cemetery is one of Portland’s most historic (and haunted apparently,) locations. As such is full of gorgeous head stones, and one beautiful mausoleum....

20th Nov 2011

Voodoo Doughnuts

Voodoo Doughnuts The line outside of the newly expanded Voodoo Doughnut shop in downtown Portland. It’s not always busy like this. Frequently the line is much longer.

20th Nov 2011

Lake Nike

Lake Nike Autumn at the Lake Nike. “Lake Nike,” a man made lake in the middle of Nike’s Corporate Campus in Beaverton Oregon. Imagine working here and having this view...

11th Sep 2011

Pioneer Square Flowers

Pioneer Square Flowers Every year there is a huge flower display of some sort in Pioneer Square in Portland Oregon. Some artists take potted plants and arrange them into patterns...

11th Sep 2011

“Umbrella Man” Closeup

“Umbrella Man” Closeup This is a closeup of the face of the “Umbrella Man” who stands in Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon, everyday. The title is actually “Allow me” and...

11th Sep 2011

"Umbrella Man" Closeup

“Umbrella Man” Closeup This is a closeup of the face of the “Umbrella Man” who stands in Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon, everyday. The title is actually “Allow me” and...

05th Sep 2011

Fort Stevens, Memorial Day

Fort Stevens, Memorial Day Fort Stevens, the name itself invokes history. Although little important happened here, other then a few random bombs during WWII, the park still attracts many visitors....

25th Aug 2011

Crooked River Petroglyphs

Crooked River Petroglyphs The Crooked River Petroglyph is located in The Cove Palisades State Park just outside of Madras Oregon. “In 1961, three years before Lake Billy Chinook was created,...

16th Aug 2011

Grandview Oregon, Ghost Town

Grandview Oregon, Ghost Town Grandview is yet another town that only remains in name. Remains of the town were visible up until about 1974, but everything except the cemetery seems...