This picture gallery brings to life the extraordinary geological phenomena tucked into a quiet bastion of ranch land at the base of the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon. My recent day-trip from Redmond, Oregon provided near-perfect weather conditions that inspired the following collection of Painted Hills Oregon photos. If you're interested in more details about … [Read more...] about Painted Hills, Oregon photos — alive with vibrant red and yellow
Destinations
Seattle weekend getaway to Leavenworth — Bavarian charm in the Cascades
A mystical place exists in the middle of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, where unobstructed nature meets with Bavarian-themed celebration to create a magical balance. This world seems to perfectly ride the line between a tourist nightmare and a charming mountain hamlet invitingly. German food and great beer amongst jagged peaks feel right at home and can be … [Read more...] about Seattle weekend getaway to Leavenworth — Bavarian charm in the Cascades
Where to stay Seattle — pro tips to the best neighborhoods
Seattle is a city busting with natural beauty in every direction. Dramatic mountains partner with the flowing Salish Sea to frame in a metropolitan area rich with views and abundant water, seemingly in every direction. The topography adds further texture to the makeup of the city, where steep hills ring nerves of many a manual transmission driver traversing between … [Read more...] about Where to stay Seattle — pro tips to the best neighborhoods
Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day
The coronavirus lockdown is taking a toll on the mental stamina of people all over the world -- and it's no different in the Pacific Northwest. Especially in the Seattle area, primarily because the cold and wet weather does not lend itself well to hanging out in parks or eating in outdoor spaces. At the time of this writing (Jan 2021), Washington State is shutdown for … [Read more...] about Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day
The best ways to explore the secrets revealed on the Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
Oregon stands in the hearts and minds of many across the world as a bastion of nature -- the dripping green kind -- centered around water. From the flowing tides of the Oregon Coast amongst iconic rock stacks like Haystack Rock to the heavenly expanse of the Columbia River Gorge, the Beaver State provides abundant H20 in practically any inspiring natural setting imaginable. … [Read more...] about The best ways to explore the secrets revealed on the Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
