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Month: June 2022

Oregon and Washington

Oregon and Washington

Mid-May to Mid-June 2022 We crossed into Oregon, and found ourselves in familiar territory, both weather and location-wise. We stayed at several parks that we enjoyed last year. The chilly rains travelled with us. Locals are so used to being damp, that they don’t notice a drizzle – or even acknowledge that it’s raining. They just call it heavy mist or fog and go on about their day. Our first stop was Humbug Mountain State Park, where we had stayed…

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Redwoods, Wind, and Rain

Redwoods, Wind, and Rain

Pacific Coast, California, Spring 2022 The drive along the Pacific coast is hard to beat for scenic beauty. Every twist and turn of Highway 101 opens onto another vista of rocky cliffs dropping down to meet blue-green waves and foamy surf. Add spring flowers and towering redwoods to the mix, and it’s unbelievably stunning. Last year, this was some of our most memorable scenery and we were looking forward to a repeat visit with more time to explore the redwood…

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