Monthly Archives: July 2009
Bartlesville Byways
[This post was later expanded and turned into a recommendation.] This summer on a number of mornings I walked different routes in Bartlesville both for regular exercise and to prepare myself for my Oregon day hikes. There are three routes … Continue reading
Oregon Trails 2009 Tools and Ratings
In this final post about Oregon Trails 2009, I rate my accommodations and describe the tools I used to plan and execute this successful adventure. See my earlier 10 blog posts for daily descriptions of my journey about northwest Oregon. … Continue reading
Eagle Creek: Day 10 of the Oregon Trails
On July 26, the final day of adventure for this trip, I woke up in the unpleasant Motel 6 at The Dalles. In my subsequent blog posting Oregon Trails 2009 Tools and Ratings I give my ratings of the hotels … Continue reading
Deserts and Rivers: Day 9 of the Oregon Trails
I woke up in Bend and grabbed the continental breakfast at the hotel before scooting south to the Museum of the High Desert right after it opened for the day. The outside featured exhibits and artwork, including some impressive dueling … Continue reading
Lava Tubes, Cinder Cones, and Sisters: Day 8 of the Oregon Trails
I began July 24 driving north from Yachats to Newport for a Sausage McMuffin with Egg at McDonald’s. Thus fast food fortified, I drove east up and over the high northern Cascades through the Santiam Pass. Naturally I got stuck … Continue reading
Meador Manor 