Teal Sky

Oregon - Rivers, Mountains and Rugged Coasts

Fall 2002 found us exploring the Pacific Coastal region from Portland to Sacramento. We arrived after so many summer wild fires to exceptionally blue skies and clear weather, making this trip especially memorable. We picked up the trail of Lewis and Clark along the Columbia, marveled at their journey, and how they spent the oh-so-moist winter in Fort Clatsop.

The highlight of the vacation was our full day at Crater Lake National Park. We leisurely drove the 60 mile loop around the lake, stopping for hikes, lounging over a picnic lunch with the outstanding vistas, followed by a hike down to the water's edge, and finished with dinner in the elegant historic restaurant. It was the perfect day to photograph and enjoy being out of doors in a jewel of a National Park.

Sunrise Oregon Pacific Coast

Subtle pastel sunrise in the mist set the tone for the day on the Oregon Pacific Coast. This area near Bandon was our favorite with the large oversize rock outcrops, a wide sandy beach area, and a cute little bungalow near by to sleep with the sound of the lapping waves. Each coastal area had its own personality from the Sand Dunes to the seaside towns. Our last view of the ocean was near Crescent City with the huge redwoods, where the symbiotic relationship of the mist and the giant trees was startling and unexpected.

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Itinerary Highlights.

Fun things to do.

Happy Travels,

Pam and Henry