Deadline Falls

On the North Umpqua River, Salmon swim up here and your supposed to see them jumping the falls-but we did not see any.

North Bank Wildlife Habitat

While checking out this wildlife area, we found it was mainly for horseback riders-but on the way out Sharon took a photo of this deer.

Hiking The North Umpqua Trail

Hiking in the rain forest today.

Small Town Crime

This item was taken from the Police Log in the local newspaper.

Logs On A Mill Pond

Logging is one of Oregon's main industries. If you live in a wood frame house in the Western U.S. you probably have some Oregon timber in your house. This is a mill pond near Coquille, Oregon. We pass it going to the coast.

Killdeer

Sharon took this photo of a baby Killdeer in our front yard. There is a family, a papa, mama and 4 babies running around.

The High Tide Cafe

In Charleston, Oregon. Charleston is a small fishing village just inside the bay at Coos Bay. You can go charter boat fishing, clamming and crabbing there-or just eat there like we did. The award winning clam chowder they claim to have was very good, but I have had better.

Greetings From The Oregon Coast

Enjoyed a day at the Oregon coast at Shore Acres State Park and Cape Arago viewpoint.

Rocky Shoreline of Cape Arago

Cape Arago on the Oregon coast is a geological wonder. The power of waves is amazing.

Shore Acres State Park Botanical Garden

This state park is on Cape Arago near Coos Bay, Oregon. The flower is a 4th of July rose.

Mount Adams Washington

Mount Adams-at over 12,000 feet-it is the 2nd tallest mountain in Washington state. Mount Rainer is the tallest. Sharon shot this photo while we were driving on Hwy 97 at 60 MPH near Goldendale Washington. Goldendale is the first town of any size after you cross over the Columbia River from Biggs, Oregon.

Summer Home For Rent

This bird checked out our summer home and decided to take it.

Railroad Trestle Sign

I saw this sign on the side of railroad bridge and had to have a photo of it. I don't know why, it just spoke to me.

Dogwood Tree In Full Bloom

The Dogwood tree in our backyard is in full bloom.

Multnomah Falls

On Hwy 84 between Biggs and Portland lies the Multnomah Falls scenic area. We stopped for photos on the way back from Washington. Hwy 84 follows the Columbia River.

Sharon With Her Aunts

We visited Sharon's aunts in Washington. Ella lives in Zillah, Venita in Sunnyside, small towns in the Yakima Valley. Aunt Venita on left, Sharon in middle, Aunt Ella on right. We also visited her Aunt Anna who is in a nursing home in Sunnyside. Unfortunately she is unable to communicate but I believe she did recognize us.

The Historic Tea Pot Gas Station

This was a real working gas station in Zillah Washington. Sharon's Aunts, Venita and Ella remember getting gas at it. It is now a historical landmark.

Sunnyside, Washington

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo in Sunnyside Washington with Sharon's aunt Venita.  Sharon was born there. It's a small town in farm country, south of Yakima.