Tag Archives: Columbia River Gorge

Photos from Columbia River Gorge Hike

Posted on February 29, 2012 by chronictraveler

In the midst of a sleety, snowy Wisconsin morning, I have added a photo galley of my day in the Columbia River Gorge last week on a pleasant early spring day in Oregon. We drove along the Old Highway, stopped … Continue reading →

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Discovering Elowah Falls

Posted on February 19, 2012 by chronictraveler

Sometimes even the locals discover new treasures, hidden right in their backyard. We arrived yesterday in Portland, Oregon for my yearly pilgrimage to the land of my birth. I yearned to strike out into the fresh, damp air that is home, so … Continue reading →

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A Year of Travel Gems

Posted on January 5, 2011 by chronictraveler

Rolling into a new year spurs looking ahead to fresh adventures and travels, lingering in quirky cafes, and discovering unseen vistas. Now that 2011 is finally here, I am chomping at the bit to be lacing up my hiking boots … Continue reading →

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Oregon Photo Scrapbook

Posted on August 4, 2010 by chronictraveler

The final installment of my photos from my trip through the Pacific Northwest are finally up! Enjoy my scrapbook of my home state of Oregon.

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Philosophical Reflections of a Travel Junkie

Posted on January 1, 2010 by chronictraveler

It’s 12 hours and 50 minutes into the new year and I find myself curled up in my reading chair, snuggling a purring cat and lost in my thoughts. This isn’t altogether unusual – I often drift off into my … Continue reading →

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