Iron Creek Falls, on the Road to Windy Ridge
As you leave the park, you must backtrack down Forest Road 99, to FR 25. Not far from that intersection,…
Mount St. Helens: Windy Ridge Viewpoint
After winding up a narrow forest service road for a while, the blasted remains of Mount St. Helens comes into…
Views of Mount St. Helens
Back in Washington, I planned to stop for the night in Chehalis. But it wasn't quite dark yet, so I…
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
Rte. 35 ends at the Columbia River. Jump onto I-84 heading west, until you see the signs for the scenic…
Mount Hood, Oregon
The Portland area has an abundance of scenic side trips. One that shouldn't be missed is the Hood Mountain Scenic…
World’s Largest Sitka Spruce
Heading east on US 26, you'll pass a roadside park that promises the "World's Largest Sitka Spruce". Indeed, it's big,…
Cannon Beach: Ecola State Park
When you arrive at Ecola State Park, you have two choices: head down to the beach, or gaze out from…
Seaside, Oregon
Just south of Astoria, the next big tourist draw is Seaside, Oregon. Seaside boasts a busy beach backed by condominiums,…
Astoria, Oregon: The Astoria Column
It takes about five minutes to drive across the wide mouth of the Columbia River, crossing over into Astoria, Oregon. …
Cape Disappointment: North Head Lighthouse
You'll find two lighthouses in Cape Disappointment State Park, just a few miles apart. While the North Head Lighthouse may…