Tag: photography

  • It’s About The Journey…Not The Destination

    It’s About The Journey…Not The Destination

    A little over 2 weeks ago we waved goodbye to friends Chris and Judy as we left our campsite near Bend, Oregon. We had 4 days to reach Sedona, Arizona where we had reservations for 2 weeks of hiking and biking among the red rocks.Twenty minutes into the drive, Reg began lobbying for a change…

  • Everyone Needs a Little Helper in Utah

    Everyone Needs a Little Helper in Utah

    It isn’t often that we post photos from towns we’ve stayed in, but we found the little town of Helper, Utah oozing with charm and we can’t wait to tell you about it! What was to be simply a roadside stop for the night as we traveled back into Utah turned out to be the…

  • Telluride, Colorado

    We huffed and puffed our way along the gentle Riverwalk Trail in Colorado’s upscale mountain community of Telluride. At an elevation of about 9,500 feet, we appreciated the relatively flat terrain. There was plenty of scenery and fall color to enjoy, and a beautiful little town park where we stopped for our picnic lunch. After…

  • Along the Perimeter in Ouray, Colorado

    Along the Perimeter in Ouray, Colorado

    What better way to learn the lay of the land than to walk the perimeter…and that’s just what we did today in Ouray (pronounced You-Ray), Colorado. Trail guides vary, listing the circular Perimeter Trail as 5 1/2 – 6 miles with 1,600 feet of elevation gain and loss. All promise spectacular views. The trail took…

  • Green Lakes Trail Near Bend, Oregon

    Green Lakes Trail Near Bend, Oregon

    Grateful for the railing, Reg and I managed to keep our feet on the log masquerading as a bridge above Fall Creek. As I stepped down Reg jokingly asked, “Could you do that without the railing?” Little did we know… The trailhead to Green Lakes is located about 25 miles outside of Bend, Oregon. The…

  • Up Around the Bend…Oregon

    Up Around the Bend…Oregon

    Our first day together we tackled the Sparks Lake Loop Trail which took us through forests and around ancient lava flows. While the remains of the lava flows were fascinating, the views from the shoreline were the high point.

  • Up The Oregon Coast – A Look Back

    Up The Oregon Coast – A Look Back

    We weren’t sure a travel trailer was the life for us, but after five years and well over 20,000 miles, it’s safe to say we’ve found our second home. The trailer has been particularly nice this year…pulling our home behinds us feels pretty safe. The decision to travel this summer was not one we made…

  • Walking The Amanda Trail

    Walking The Amanda Trail

    Look beyond the beauty of today’s Oregon Coast and some ugly historical truths emerge. Our hike along the Amanda Trail served double duty, reminding us of our unfortunate past while offering a gorgeous walk today. The beautiful 3.5 mile hike through evergreen forests eventually connects with Cape Perpetua where, on a clear day, the views…

  • The World’s Tallest Trees

    The World’s Tallest Trees

    No trip to northern California would be complete without a chance to stand beneath the world’s tallest trees.  Our first stop was the Lady Bird Johnson Grove where we walked one of the most popular trails in Redwood National Park.  We arrived early, just as the fog was lifting…and parking was still available. Our next…