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 | 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...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 27, 2010 | North America, United States
Entering the US after driving in remote Canada/Alaska gives us an initial traffic shock. As we drive the Portland Freeways, long lines, construction, and mean drivers pull us back in to the mode. We make it to Waldport, where I am preparing for the Willamette Writers...