Hiking in Mary S. Young Park March 2021 “The Flow of Life” Mary S. Young Park Finally hubby and I went walking in Mary S. Young Park, just a mile away from the rental we are staying. The ice storm that hit West Linn a few weeks ago had snapped trees like twigs due to …
Tryon Creek State Natural Area March 2021 “A Preserve in The Middle of the City” Tryon Creek State Natural Area Our current Airbnb is beautifully located in the West Linn Hills. However, the street in front of the home is not suited for running or walking. So, we went a couple of times to Tryon …
Portland Japanese Garden March 2021 Finally Visiting Portland Japanese Garden I started the day by completing a 5k in Tryon State Park. It had been a while since I was able to run 3 miles. I am glad I did; it feels good to get the heart rate up again. I was running on the …
Checking Out! March 2021 Driving to West Linn, OR Checking out! Today was moving day. We would have loved to stay longer but the owners had already other renters for the upcoming period. However, we found something closer to our friends. We are going to stay in West Linn, one of the hilly suburbs of …
Sunset Falls & Downtown Yacolt March 2021 Visiting Sunset Falls & Downtown Yacolt Today, we started with a hike in Sunset Falls Park to view the last of the three falls in the area. Although the fall was beautiful, the trail was a little short. So, after lunch at home, we walked downtown Yacolt to …
A Short Walk in Lucia Falls Park March 2021 A Short Walk in Lucia Falls Park Although it was drizzling, we went to Lucia Falls Park to stretch our legs. Since we were the only visitors, the green park felt serene. The Lucia Falls is dramatic, creating powerful rolling waves along huge boulders. I love …
Hiking at The Moulton Waterfalls March 2021 “The Flow of Life” Thursday, March 4, 2021 I love waterfalls, their sound, and their energy. You can visit three along the East Fork Lewis River here in the area. The first one, Moulton Falls, did not disappoint. It is a beautiful fall with deep teal-blue water. We …
Driving to Yacolt, WA March 2021 “Home is Where One Starts From.” – T.S. Eliot Driving to and Checking-in! The cottage in Yacolt is lovely. The owners live close by; still, we have enough privacy. After unpacking and covering everything with our sheets, we enjoyed our new home. Hemmes also settled quickly and seemed to …
