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