Oregon and Washington

For the lover of coastal scenery, soaring volcanoes, local brews, colorful oak forests, or even William Shakespeare, the Pacific Northwest has much to offer. In part, a continuation of the California topography, Oregon and Washington to the north offer a flavor of their own.

Some Oregon Experiences

Poached salmon with dill in a beach-side dining experience.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" enjoyed in a town built on the works of the Bard.
Slow driving on the coastal route as each scene offers new subtleties.
Summiting the technically challenging Mount Ranier.
Smooth-water sea kayaking while orcas silently pass by.
A quiet morning in the wetlands, studying a myriad of migratory bird species.
Relaxing at a friendly brew pub sampling one of the many excellent Oregon microbrews.

Some Oregon Destinations

Astoria
The dunes near Florence
Ashland, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Crater Lake
Mount Ranier
Mount Hood
Lake Quinault
Puget Sound
The Columbia River
Bend
The wild Rogue River...

Some Oregon Photos
	Ranchland stretches across most of the state of Oregon.
	Crater Lake.
	Outside the Elizabethan Theatre in Ashland.
	Patriotism has become part of the landscape since September 11, 2001.
	Another ranch.
	A comfortable place to enjoy a glass of wine, overlooking wetlands that serve as home and lay-over to thousands of aquatic birds.
	Lakeside on a remote mountain lake.
	Theatre-goers await Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" at the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival.