Monthly Archives: July 2013

Oregon–The Last Days

Eastern Oregon is not like the rest of the state.  Admittedly, there are many different looks to Oregon . . . the gorge, the coastline, the old growth forests, the mountains, rivers and lakes; still, eastern Oregon stands apart.  It … Continue reading

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Oregon–Still in the Cascades

Unknowingly, we had chosen an oasis in the wilderness for our last stopover in the Cascade Mountains.  It was truly a haven hacked out of the forest.  A remote location, there were no towns of any size within an easy … Continue reading

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Oregon–The Cascade Mountain Range

We couldn’t leave Oregon without going to its mountains.  Having spent so many summers in the Rockies, we were ready to get a taste of these Cascades.  Realizing that this range originated in a much different way than the uplift … Continue reading

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Oregon–Crater Lake

Oregon, Our Time at Crater Lake We drove a little over a hundred miles to get here, pulling up in the early afternoon. Our first look at Crater Lake was truly awe inspiring.  The lake was formed 7,700 years ago … Continue reading

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Oregon–Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Oregon–Newberry National Volcanic Monument   The Cascade Mountains run like a spine through Oregon in a north/south alignment.  Volcanic in origin, they are jagged, rocky protrusions rising above the landscape, still holding snowfields on their uppermost shoulders.  This was our … Continue reading

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