Olympic National Park is big. It’s not the biggest in the U.S., but its remoteness, varied terrain, non-contiguous boundaries, and the lack of roads that
Author: Rachel
Chasing Waterfalls
A few miles east of Salem, miles of winding roads thread their way through the quiet, unassuming farm country concealing the crown jewel of Oregon
Ash Land
Where would you live if you could just up and move tomorrow? How would you select the perfect place? What criteria would you use to
Where the Forest Meets the Sea
The coast of southern Oregon is stunning. Like slam on your brakes and swerve off the road to stare with your jaw open stunning. We
Untold Secrets
The idea of enchanted forests has forever captivated human imagination. Our myths and stories are rife with them. Full of mystical potential, they are the
The Last Stands
Once 2,000,000 acres of majestic old-growth coast redwood forests dominated California’s northern Coast Range. In addition to nurturing a complex, interwoven habitat for countless plants
A Daytrip in San Francisco
Unlike our mildly depressing visits to other cities in California, our daytrip to San Francisco was a lovely experience – even in these times of
Nowhere, Man
If you’ve ever wanted to look out over farthest ends of the earth but couldn’t be bothered with all that travel, I’ve got you covered.
A Week in Pictures Near Big Sur
Six weeks ago, a massive deluge washed away part of California’s Hwy 1 along the coast while we were staying at the southern end of
Pushing Boundaries
Growing up, I was called a tomboy. That was back when such a phrase didn’t elicit PC eyerolls. It was also a time when kids