Powell Butte Nature Park, Portland Our Stay in Portland, OR Our 1st Visit to Powell Butte! We expected to walk in a park surrounded by houses when we drove to the Powell Butte Nature Park’s parking lot. However, as we climbed up the hill into the park, the houses disappeared. Suddenly, we were surprised to […]
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The Beautiful Trails in Our Hillsboro Neighborhood Our Stay in Hillsboro, OR Starting from Home … When we lived in Hillsboro, OR, having beautiful trails nearby in case we didn’t want to drive the distance but still wanted some fresh air, some outdoor light, and some miles in was a blessing. We have walked these
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Whenever we visit our sons in Seattle, we drive by Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River. We never planned to visit, but after after reading an article in the AAA magazine, our curiosity was piqued. Surprisingly, Vancouver started in 1824, it is the oldest city in Washington State, and is therefore steeped with history!
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Exploring Beautiful Oregon The Crown Zellerbach Trail A Little Disappointing Start … We started at the Chapman Landing on the Multnomah Channel in Scappoose, at the edge of the City of Vernonia. Not the most inviting way to start a walk. No trailhead to signal the trail starts or ends here! No official parking lot, just
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Hiking in Yellowstone National Park Road Trip 2008 – Day 10 . Hiking in Yellowstone National Park While the kids were still sleeping in their tent, we decided to go for some more hiking in Yellowstone National Park. We left a note telling them we would be back in two hours. Walking at dawn is
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio – Oak Park, Il A Genius Ahead of His Time! . Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio An enjoyable afternoon! We went to Oak Park, IL, to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. The architect lived here before his name became internationally recognized – he is the
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Florida – The Sunshine State Florida Is Awesome! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Disney, here we come! We spent the whole day in the Magice Kingdom Park and Epcot, from early in the morning until late in the evening! In the evening around closing time, it started pouring. We were soaked when we reached
