Have you ever heard whispers of an ancient, advanced civilization living beneath a mountain? During our recent visit to Mount Shasta, Kathy‘s cousin told us about an ancient civilization living beneath the mountain. Okay, I admit it, he had me at ancient, advanced civilization. But, living inside a mountain? I just had to learn more about this wild story.The … [Read more...] about A Civilization Beneath a Mountain?
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Are You A Halloween Fan?
Picture this: You walk into Home Depot for a simple light bulb and suddenly you're in a zombie apocalypse. That's how I felt last Halloween when I made that very trip. To be fair, when I was a kid, I thought Halloween was a fun holiday. I got to dress up in a costume, go from house to house and collect candy, and then savor all that sweetness until it was gone. But over … [Read more...] about Are You A Halloween Fan?
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Did someone say lighthouse? I know, a whole bunch of ears just perked up. Who doesn't love a lighthouse? Especially one that was once considered an engineering marvel. Yaquina Head Lighthouse isn’t just a guiding light for mariners but also an impressive piece of engineering history that has captivated visitors for decades. As lighthouse lovers, Kathy and I were thrilled that … [Read more...] about Yaquina Head Lighthouse
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
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