Dee Wright Observatory Situated near the McKenzie Pass summit, at 5,187 feet, is the Dee Wright Observatory. The rock structure, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, has openings that
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Discover the Best Summer Markets in Hillsboro, Oregon Hillsboro is a diverse and vibrant city offering much more than just manufacturing and technology. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find
Visiting Waco Mammoth National Monument Along with a kazillion others, we visited Waco Mammoth National Monument during our trip to Texas to see the 2024 solar eclipse. The park
Visiting Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is located within the Gila River Valley area of the Sonoran Desert. The monument protects the
2024 Total Solar Eclipse After experiencing totality in 2017, we needed to see another one. It was so much more than just seeing the moon pass in front of
Exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a must see! It’s located in SE New Mexico. Being placed where the Chihuahuan Desert, Rocky Mountain, and Great
The Best of Crater Lake National Park As an Oregonian and a National Park enthusiast, I think Crater Lake is pretty darn awesome. The lake sits within the caldera
Viento State Park in Oregon Located in the Columbia Gorge, Viento State Park might be just the place to stay during your hiking or windsurfing adventures. It’s also near
Camping at Ainsworth State Park in Oregon Ainsworth State Park is a great place to spend a night or two while enjoying your waterfall hikes in the area or
Rooster Rock State Park in Oregon Rooster Rock State Park sits right along the Columbia River. The park features 2 disc golf courses, picnic areas, boat ramp, hiking trails,