Month: September 2015
Astoria & the Northern Oregon Coast
We visited the northern coast of Oregon on a return trip from Seattle, beginning in the picturesque town of Astoria. The hillside town overlooks the Columbia River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Goonies Tour While we were there, we located the house made famous by the movie, […]
Southern & Central Oregon Coast
The southern Oregon coast was every bit as breathtaking as they say it is. But the weather can be cool, and even downright cold and windy, hovering in the 50’s and 60’s in late spring. Here are 6 amazing ways to spend your family trip […]
Downsizing & Simplifying for Mobility
After we tell people that we sold or donated most of our belongings to travel the U.S., they want to know how we take care of our bills, manage our mail, and decided what items to downsize. We had several areas of simplification to tackle […]
Redwood National & State Parks, California
The drive from Central California over to the Northern California Coast was not for the faint of heart, driving a 40 foot motorhome. But, it was worth the visit to see the legendary redwood trees of Northern California. The roads were hilly and curvy, and […]
Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park was high on our list of must-visit places. As we were traveling in central California, we met some nice people who were long time residents, and gave us some great advice about visiting Yosemite. We took their advice and visited on a […]