Read more about the article Columbia River Gorge – Oregon

Columbia River Gorge – Oregon

On their 1805 journey to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis & Clark traveled along the Columbia River Gorge. The explorers sailed past waterfalls and high canyons. Today, travelers can drive along the gorge on a combination of the Historic Columbia River Highway and I-84 from Portland to the Dalles.

In 1913, construction began on the 74-mile scenic highway to offer tourists a glimpse of the gorge’s natural beauty. Considered an engineering feat at its time, it was the first paved highway in the Pacific Northwest and the first planned US scenic highway.

Since we came from Mt. Hood, we started our journey along the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River before heading east to Portland.

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Read more about the article Quarantine Quests: Yonah Mountain and Folk Pottery Museum of NE Georgia – White County, GA
Yonah Mountain

Quarantine Quests: Yonah Mountain and Folk Pottery Museum of NE Georgia – White County, GA

To celebrate the 4th of July, we wanted to be outdoors during the pandemic. Since it’s typically cooler in the North Georgia mountains, we chose to explore the 4.6-mile Yonah Mountain hike rich with rewarding views from the summit.

Located just northeast of Cleveland, GA, Mount Yonah graces the landscape for miles around. In fact, we’ve almost taken it for granted on our many trips to take our children to nearby Camp Evergreen. It wasn’t until I saw a friend’s post about hiking the mountain that I even knew a trail existed.

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Read more about the article Quarantine Quest – Vickery Creek Hike – Roswell, GA
Vickery Creek Dam

Quarantine Quest – Vickery Creek Hike – Roswell, GA

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area reopened in May after the mandated shelter-in-place restrictions lifted. We jumped at the chance to hike one of our favorite trails at the Vickery Creek Unit in Roswell, a northern suburb of Atlanta.

Cost, Fees & Parking

Parking is $5 per car if you park at the lot at 400 Riverside Rd, which is under the Chattahoochee River NRA (National Park Service) jurisdiction. Parking is free with an annual National Park Pass ($80) or an annual Chattahoochee River NRA Pass ($40).

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