From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon
Since I didn't arrive in Phoenix until the middle of the day, I knew that Day 1 would be short. …
Cape Kiwanda – Pacific City, Oregon
There's something about the point in a trip, where you leave the ocean behind, and head home. If you're like…
Seal Rock, Oregon Coast
I enjoyed Seal Rock so much on Day 2, that I decided to stop here again on the final day…
Cape Perpetua – St. Perpetua Trail
As Day 9 (and the entire trip) was winding down, I decided I needed to go on one last hike, somewhere. …
Sea Lion Caves
Back when I was a kid, and my family was making the trip down the Oregon Coast, I specifically remember…
US 101 North of Coos Bay, Oregon
This trip's final day began as I headed out of the Coos Bay/North Bend area on US 101. Thankfully, the…
Shore Acres & Sunset Bay State Parks
With the sun quickly headed for the horizon, I had just a short while to find a good sunset spot. …
Oregon Rte. 42 & 42S – Roseburg to Bandon
After enduring a very long, very rainy drive from Crater Lake to Roseburg, I feared the entire day might be…
Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway: Toketee Falls
The Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway provides access to Oregon's best collection of waterfalls (with the possible exception of the Columbia…
Crater Lake National Park
There are just a few months out of the year when it's ideal to visit Crater Lake National Park. April…