Author Archives: Granger Meador

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 →

The day began with a big breakfast of French toast, scrambled egg, and bacon at the Adobe Inn Restaurant a bit south of my motel.  I knew I’d be snacking at lunchtime, so I was glad to take some leftover … Continue reading →

I woke up today and had a hearty breakfast at the Agate Beach Inn’s Starfish Grill.  Lots of driving today, since I headed over 70 miles inland to visit Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls. I drove east on Highway … Continue reading →

I loved this road sign at the Cascade Head trail today, for I did indeed have pedestrain by the time I finished hiking 6.2 miles and going up and down 1200 feet. The day began with a ho-hum breakfast at … Continue reading →

After another continental breakfast, I checked out of the Microtel and drove south.  I made a brief stop at Cannon Beach to photograph their Haystack Rock, which is 235 feet high and proclaimed the world’s third largest coastal monolith.  However, … Continue reading →