Waking up in the middle of the Rocky Mountains in the sleeping car of long-distance Amtrak train Empire Builder is an amazing experience. Acres of fir trees race by as we weave in and out of rushing mountain streams, the tracks constantly turning. The train pulls into the Whitefish, Montana station, giving us our first chance to step onto stable ground since leaving Seattle … [Read more...] about Sleeping car experience on long-distance Amtrak train Empire Builder, from Seattle to Chicago.
Pacific Northwest
A slice of Americana on the Oregon Coast
Four of the best summer time activities to experience in Gearhart, Oregon; from a local perspective Growing up with the Oregon CoastGrowing up in Scappoose, the Oregon Coast was about 90 minuets away and our family frequented Cannon Beach for a night or two on school breaks. My dad would take us exploring near Haystack Rock, where we'd search the tide pools for starfish and … [Read more...] about A slice of Americana on the Oregon Coast
The Sun
Tarot cards and travel: Principle of collaboration, teamwork/partnershipThe Sun is a symbol that supports the ability to generate, motivate, and inspire others in teamwork and collaborative efforts. The Sun is an archetype that reminds you to remove yourself from depleting alliances and move toward situations that offer inspiration and productive results. One tiny step at a … [Read more...] about The Sun
