Upon arrival, we were greeted by a hazy view of Crater Lake. Fires in the surrounding area dampened our enthusiasm to view the lake in pristine form. We were scheduled to take a boat ride around the lake and stop at Wizard Island, but it was canceled due to the...

Best Biking State Oregon is the most bike-friendly state we’ve been to. We usually try to find trails to ride so we don’t have to deal with the traffic. However, riding through downtown Eugene, I felt safe. The bike lanes are plentiful and broad. They even had unique traffic lights...

Seattle Visit—I was excited to visit Seattle. Pike Place Market was something to behold. There was a fish market, flower and produce stalls, and many food options. There also were crowds at every turn. Being gluten-free left me without many options, but the excitement of the market was enough for...

Packwood RV Park—The park has full hookups but few trees, and the sites are close together. Its location is in the middle of town and within walking distance of restaurants. The big plus of this park is the distance to the east park entrance, which is closer than before, allowing...

We spent two weeks visiting the infamous Mt Rainier. It is the tallest volcano (14,410 ft.) in the Cascade Mountain range and touts the most glaciated peak in the continental U.S. Remember – this is still an active volcano. Over 97% is legally protected by the 1964 Wilderness Act. This...