What’s so special about the metropolis of Thermopolis? It’s a great place to stay to see several amazing attractions nearby.…
In celebration of St Patrick's Day, I'm sharing Guinness beer advertisements I saw at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. We…
The Garden of Surging Waves is located in Astoria, Oregon. The city was founded in 1811 and this garden was…
Bison Center, Custer State Park, South Dakota Wordless Wednesday
A glowing winter walk in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon. Monochrome Monday
The view from a Badlands bench in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Why are they called the Badlands? The Lakota…
Allosaurus moving at breakneck speed at Dinosaur National Monument, Utah Wordless Wednesday (WW)
Garden art may be realistic and small Or tall and abstract, casting striking shadows You may hear garden art bark…
Sounds of wild creatures, the large and the small,Pulling our attention, leaving us enthralled Small Black-throated Sparrows pause and perch…
We try to support local businesses by dining out at least once week. We recently visited Chomp Chomp in downtown…
This osprey & fish sculpture is at the north end of the Old Mill District shopping mall in Bend. When…
This dramatic mural, The Future Starts Now, is located on The Palace building in Burns, Oregon. The artist, Matthew Miles…
Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint sign in Tillamook, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
On a recent trip to the Oregon Coast, we made a short stop at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park,…
Finding drama in branches haphazardly woven together Willow fence at headquarters, Malheur NWR, Oregon Or planted in concise rows bearing…
A bony seat and view at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah. This bench fit right in next to the enormous…
Wheelbarrow planter and garden shed at Oregon Garden, Silverton, Oregon Wordless Wednesday
This colorful mural is at the Egg River Cafe in Hood River, Oregon. The rooster crows proudly from a fence…
Here are some of my 2023 favorites. Enjoy! 2023 favorites of scenic roads & trails Quiet places to sit and…
We recently visited the new Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings restaurant in Bend, Oregon. The wings were good, but…
Sage grouse head dress at Museum of the American West, Lander, Wyoming Wordless Wednesday
This large mural is inside the National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho. The mural is by artist Gary Stone.…
Remembering moments of magic in Oregon Rambling past remnants of history with curious children in tow Wreck of the Peter…
The ghost town of Carter, Wyoming Population 6 in July 2023 Wordless Wednesday
You'll see unique sights if you visit Hot Springs State Park in central Wyoming. Unlike other state parks in Wyoming,…
Today I'm sharing a pen and ink drawing I did of a painted turtle. I have fond memories of them…
On our road trip last June, we saw several memorable sights that were notable for the emptiness around them. We…
In July, I hiked the 2.6-mile South Falls Loop trail through the wilderness of Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. This…
If birds can glide for long periods of time, then... why can't I? Orville Wright Wright Flyer replica, Evergreen Aviation…
A fall view by the Bend Whitewater Park in Bend, Oregon. The path leads to two benches surrounded by fall…
I saw this creative beer bike rack in Bend at On Tap. This is one of seven "pods" where food…
After recently covering indoor signs on my post about the National Neon Sign Museum, I thought I'd feature some unique…
There are many differences in nature. Skies... May be foggy and humid near ocean beaches, Indian Beach, Ecola State Park,…
I saw this Sinclair Oil advertisement on the side of a building in Hudson, Wyoming. Though it has faded over…
If you’re travelling to Wyoming and like dinosaurs, consider stopping at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center (WDC) in Thermopolis. In 1993,…
Scenes near the sea on a stormy winter day A bridge of rope, swinging and swaying Carrick-a-Rede Bridge An ancient…
When I looked through my Oregon photos, it was hard to narrow it down to only ten pictures for this…
Sundance cabin in Wyoming off Wyoming Highway 585 Wordless Wednesday
The Valley Gorge HUB mural, in The Dalles, Oregon, is one of my most favorite murals. This mural was painted…
Where do you go when you're looking for a quick recharge? To the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles,…