The skeletal remains of the Peter Iredale rise from the sand like iron ghosts, telling a century-old tale of maritime disaster. When I finally stood before this famous shipwreck on Oregon's coast, I felt both awe and a strange sense of disappointment. We'd read about the Peter Iredale shipwreck before we began our road trip and were anxious to see it in person. But, standing … [Read more...] about The Haunting Wreck of the Peter Iredale
2025 Fall Road Trip
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
Embracing Fall with a West Coast Leaf Tour
We're currently on our way to Brookings, Oregon. Our route will take us along California's famous Highway 1, where we'll be treated to breathtaking views—the stunning coastline, majestic redwood forests, and something surprising—autumn colors. When we began planning our trip, we never imagined that we would be embracing fall on a West Coast leaf tour. All we need now is a … [Read more...] about Embracing Fall with a West Coast Leaf Tour