Category: Oregon

Oregon Fall Color Report: Willamette National Forest

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_1222" align="aligncenter" width="467"] Vine maple and Douglas-fir trees, Willamette National Forest.[/caption] Yesterday I drove Oregon Highway 58 up into the central western Cascade Mountains and found that the fall color is fantastic right now. Plenty of golden bigleaf maple...Read More

Columbia River Gorge Fall Color Report

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_1215" align="aligncenter" width="467"] Triple Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.[/caption] Fall color is just starting to happen in the Columbia River Gorge. The bigleaf maple and vine maple leaves are taking on autumn hues, but right now there is as...Read More

Tulip Time in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_1118" align="aligncenter" width="650"] A rainbow of tulip blossoms[/caption] After months of gray skies and dreary weather, the sight of daffodils and tulips popping up in gardens, fields and farms is a delight here in the Pacific Northwest. The colorful...Read More

Happy Birthday, Oregon!

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
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Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
Early May is the prime time for wildflower displays in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There are a number of locations on both the Oregon and Washington side of the river that are great for finding and photographing...Read More

Seven Super Shots

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
The folks at HostelBookers.com came up with a great idea for sharing stories and photos, and one of my online friends, travel blogger Kathryn of TravelWithKat.com encouraged me to join in the fun. So, here I am taking part in HostelBookers 7...Read More

Bandon Beach, Oregon Coast

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_785" align="aligncenter" width="675" caption="Face Rock and sea stacks at Bandon Beach"][/caption] One of the most scenic places on the Oregon coast is Bandon Beach. It's one of my personal favorites, and I think it is has some of the...Read More

Triple Play – Three Waterfalls In One Day

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_668" align="aligncenter" width="465" class=" "] Spirit Falls, Umpqua Natonal Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon.[/caption] A very scenic drive on Forest Service roads in the Umpqua National Forest will take you to a trio of waterfalls between Cottage Grove and Oakridge,...Read More

Oregon Coast and Kauai Coast Top-Rated

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_491" align="aligncenter" width="327" caption="Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii"][/caption] National Geographic Traveler magazine recently rated coastal destinations all over the world, with a ranking based on, among other things, environmental health and visitor experience. I am very pleased to find...Read More

National Wilderness Month

Posted on by Greg Vaughn
[caption id="attachment_411" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Wildflower meadow, Mount Adams Wilderness, Washington.[/caption] September is National Wilderness Month. I've had the good fortune to hike and backpack in several wilderness areas recently, and firmly believe that our federally designated Wilderness areas rank right...Read More