Category Archives: day hike

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 →

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 →

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 →