Columbia River Gorge, Oregon/Washington

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon/Washington – The Historic Columbia River Highway

The mighty Columbia River Gorge separates the states of Washington and Oregon. The river has long provided enormous resources to the region: scenic, natural (fishing, power, transportation), cultural, and recreational. It became the first designated U.S. National Scenic Area in 1986. The original auto route, US-30, now known as the Historic Columbia River Highway offers access to spectacular scenery you would never imagine from the Interstate. More…

Harris Beach from the headland trail, Harris Beach State Park

The Oregon Coast – Night Vision at Harris Beach

Adjacent to Brookings, Oregon, Harris Beach State Park features quintessential, beautiful Oregon coastline, dominated by lovely beaches decorated with rocky headlands, sea stacks, and many boulders. The park’s campground is the finest one in which we’ve ever camped. More…