Rainer is an active stratovolcano that erupted last time in 1854. Some told that if it erupts again, it could threaten Seattle and cause tsunamis in Puget Sound. The Native Americans called it Tahoma, or Tacoma – “mother of the waters.” The name Rainer was given by George Vancouver in honor of Admiral Peter Rainer….
Tag: Pacific Northwest
Two waterfalls of Gifford Pinchot National Forest
When I planned this trip to Washington, I realized how impossible it is to visit all places I want in just one week. The snow-covered volcanoes, emerald green forests, islands, and waterfalls. Almost with tears, I crossed out places from the list. Though these two waterfalls I wanted to visit. Both of them are named…
Beacon Rock State Park
On November 2, 1805, Captain Clark wrote about remarkable 848ft-tall monolith he called Beaten Rock, changing the name on his return to Beacon Rock. A century passed, and Henry Biddle bought the Rock for $1. Biddle built a marvelous trail to the top between 1916 and 1918. Though I didn’t remember the Rock from the…
The Very South Of Oregon Coast
So last time we’ve been in Oregon I made promise to myself that we will return. Return exactly with one goal: explore Samuel H Boardman Park. This majestic arches and cliffs stopped my breath. I have special board on Instagram were I save all photos from this place. I even planned all Memorial Weekend trip…
Oregon: South Coast from Winchester Bay to Brookings
I’m definitely in love with Pacific Northwest Coastline. Rugged and green, it always has so many surprises and places to explore. The previous year we finished our adventure in Florence. At home, I started to get myself on thoughts that there are too many places at Oregon Coast south from Florence I would like to…
Golden and Silver Falls State Park
When you are planning weekends in Oregon you should add at least one waterfall into your route. There is one state park near Coos Bay, you will need to drive 24 miles off the Highway 101 by not well maintained and narrow road; last three of 24 is a gravel one lane path. Then you…
Oregon Coast. From Newport to Florence
Ah, my last post about our vacations in Oregon. We woke up in Newport and went exploring the town.
Oregon. From Tillamook to Newport
It was our second day on Oregon coast. And it was an incredible day!
Astoria and first day on Oregon coast
So I on next posts I will describe our last three days in Oregon. We moved from Portland and moved west to Astoria.