urban hiking and outdoor activities await at Tryon Creek State Park in Portland, Oregon. Article includes the history of the park and photos of the hiking trails and bridges.
Heading North to Alaska with Finn McSpool
Beastie Finn McSpool travels north to Seward, Alaska to visit Exit Glacier, hike at Kenai lake, wrestle bears, meet moose, and explore a Coast Guard ship.
Witchy Houses & Angry Monsters, aka “Your Average Day Out in Portland”
A few weeks ago Mr Husband and I took advantage of a string of dry days and headed out for a little local adventure (and for a walk somewhere besides the neighborhood). Little were we to know the trouble we'd be stirring up with Finn McSpool. A Little Mansion to Start Your Day Our planned … Continue reading Witchy Houses & Angry Monsters, aka “Your Average Day Out in Portland”
A Monster Mash-Up in Maui
After hearing of Mr Husband's and my misadventures at sea, Finn McSpool announced that all further Maui activities would be land-based (even though he doesn't put a dime into the travel budget, Finn feels it's entirely within his rights to dictate the itinerary). So, in this final installment of our Maui Adventure, we'll stay out … Continue reading A Monster Mash-Up in Maui
Finn McSpool’s Mini-Break at Trillium Lake
Last Wednesday Finn McSpool and I ditched work and headed off with Mr. Husband to the wild lands of the Mount Hood National Forest. Okay, in truth, Finn McSpool doesn't do much work, but he's never one to turn down a day out and about, especially when an outing involves lovely scenery, wildflowers, and ducklings! … Continue reading Finn McSpool’s Mini-Break at Trillium Lake
Travel Pic Thursday: Arthur’s Seat – Edinburgh, Scotland
It's been a busy Thursday for me, so I'm cheating a bit with this week's Travel Pic. Instead of the usual couple of photos and quick facts from my travels, I've copied a full post from a now-retired travel blog of mine. So, strap on your hiking boots and let's climb up Arthur's Seat (wait, … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: Arthur’s Seat – Edinburgh, Scotland
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