The seaside city of Cartagena is a vibrant and lively place. Situated on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, the founding of the present city dates back to 1533. During the colonial era, it was known as Cartagena de Indias. A major port city, Cartagena is the gateway to Colombia.
Read MoreCannon Beach
Cannon Beach is one of the most charming seaside towns in America. The cedar shake aesthetic, caliber of local establishments, and surrounding rugged landscape make this beach town an exceptional place. Renowned for its many art galleries, restaurants, seaside B&Bs, and quaint shops, Cannon Beach is a gem along the Oregon coast.
Read MoreCape Blanco
Named for its distinctive chalky-white cliffs, Cape Blanco is a dramatic headland rising 200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. This promontory has been a landmark to seafaring travelers since the early 1600s. The cape is the westernmost point in Oregon.
Read MoreA Guide to Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park is awesome! If you are a volcano climbing, polar bear plunging, wildlife watching, stay up past your bedtime to watch the stars come out type of individual, then this is the place for you.
Read MoreFavorite Moments of 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, I would like to share a selection of my favorite images from the year with short stories as accompaniments. Two major road trips across the United States and multiple trips around our home state of Oregon allowed me to capture some of my favorite moments from the past year.
Read MoreLeslie Gulch - A World Away
For true adventurers, southeastern Oregon offers some of the most breathtaking locales to enjoy the great outdoors. More reminiscent of the American Southwest than the lush temperate rainforests of which Oregon is renowned, Leslie Gulch offers a rugged off-road adventure that will leave one with a sense of both excitement and calm. It is a place to truly get away from it all!
Read MoreHeceta Head Lighthouse
Perched high above the often violent and perilous seas of the Pacific, Heceta Head offers one of the most picturesque lighthouses along the 363 mile Oregon coastline.
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