by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 6, 2015 | Alaska, North America, United States
Load that pick-up with supplies, because prices for everything in Alaska run high. Speaking of “high,” a retail marijuana shop is open for business right outside of our motel in Bellingham, Washington not far from the ferry terminal. Workers quickly point out that...
by ronmitchelladventure | Nov 19, 2014 | Arizona, North America, United States
A remote, southwestern corner of the Grand Canyon hides a gem. The trail head at Hualapai Hilltop is 68 miles from Route 66, on the Havasupai Reservation. This 10 mile hike to Havasu Falls remains our all-time favorite, and tramping it with great friends Connie and...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 11, 2014 | North America, Oregon, United States
We sit on the basement “balcony” of our rented condo. Our heads barely above sea level, we have a great view of the Willamette River. Trains and draw bridges provide entertainment, along with a constant flow of bicyclists, pedestrians, and runners (don’t call them...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 3, 2014 | North America, United States, Washington
What humans see as devastation nature sees as opportunity. About 35 years ago, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions collapsed an entire side of Mount St. Helens. Within ten minutes a landslide of incomprehensible proportion destroyed old-growth forest, lakes, and many...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 20, 2014 | North America, United States, Washington
Let’s face it, there’s a stage during every journey where travel partners grow grouchy. The book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance mentions this natural phenomenon. Living in close quarters can enhance certain challenges. Here are five ways to get over...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 6, 2014 | North America, Oregon, United States, Washington
Jack and I drive from Phoenix to Portland to hook-up with Mare. We plan to explore Oregon and Washington by camping, fishing, and hiking, when not mooching off of relatives (Sister Pat). Most tent campsites along the Oregon coast sit right on the line that divides...
