PHOTO CREDIT: Terry AmbroseThis week, I'm thrilled to take you along on our epic road trip to the stunning Yaquina Head Lighthouse! Once hailed as an engineering marvel, this lighthouse carries a rich history and fascinating stories. Dive into this week’s post to discover what makes it so remarkable, and don’t forget to challenge yourself with the lighthouse-inspired jigsaw … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Stories!
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The Many Charms of Bandon
After more than 80 miles of stunning Oregon coastline, viewpoints, and photo ops, we cruised into Bandon feeling tired and hungry. We were barely halfway to our final destination. Our Leaf needed a charge, and we needed lunch. On a whim, we detoured into Bandon, hoping to find both. This Oregon coastal gem proved, once again, that the best adventures are sometimes those that … [Read more...] about The Many Charms of Bandon
Discovering Old Town Bandon
Photo Credit: Terry Ambrose – 6 October 2025 – Bandon, OR near Face RockYou know what they say about the best-laid plans...No matter how much you plan (and trust me, we did plenty!), travel always has surprises waiting around the corner. Our latest surprise? Bandon, Oregon—a delightful little town that wasn't even on our radar until we stumbled upon it.From … [Read more...] about Discovering Old Town Bandon
Tree Tunnel Terror — Driving Through a Giant Redwood
Nothing says "America, the land of excess" quite like driving a vehicle through the belly of a 2,000-year-old living monument. For me, this tree tunnel terror felt frightening and exhilarating all at the same time. I'm typically not one for tourist traps—give me a scenic drive over a gift shop any day. But there's something unique about driving through a perfectly innocent tree … [Read more...] about Tree Tunnel Terror — Driving Through a Giant Redwood
Drive Through a Tree? Yikes!
Tree Tunnel Terror – plus Bigfoot and Friends We're in the middle of our road trip to Oregon, but about a week ago, we did something I never thought I'd do—we decided to try one of those kitschy roadside attractions we usually pass up. Let me tell you, the experience was both terrifying and exhilarating. Check out today's post about our drive-through tree adventure. I've got … [Read more...] about Drive Through a Tree? Yikes!