Tag Archives: Oregon

A Whisper of War

Posted on January 10, 2012 by TKGilb

On the night of June 21, 1942–less than seven months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor–a Japanese submarine surfaced off the Oregon Coast. Its target? Fort Stevens’ Battery Russell. Continue reading →

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Wild Arts Festival

Posted on December 1, 2011 by TKGilb

Portland Audubon Society’s Wild Arts Festival–the Pacific NW’s premiere exhibition of nature-related art and books. Continue reading →

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The Bad Boys of Astoria

Posted on November 18, 2011 by TKGilb

Sea lions take over the docks at Pier 36 in Astoria, OR. We heard them barking and honking from over a quarter of a mile away. Continue reading →

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Mill Ends – World’s Smallest Park

Posted on November 14, 2011 by TKGilb

Welcome to Mill Ends, officially designated as the world’s smallest park by none other than the Guinness Book of World Records. How small? Less than two feet wide. Yep, you heard right! The circular park is only about 20 inches in diameter, give or take an inch or two. Continue reading →

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Timberline Lodge – A Work of Art

Posted on November 10, 2011 by TKGilb

Timberline Lodge is a cherished icon of the Pacific NW. Located on the southern slope of Mount Hood, this bustling ski lodge attracts more than two million visitors annually. Continue reading →

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Autumn Shots II

Posted on October 27, 2011 by TKGilb

Autumn foliage at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Continue reading →

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Autumn Shots

Posted on October 27, 2011 by TKGilb

Autumn foliage at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Continue reading →

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Ghostly Fishing Village

Posted on October 24, 2011 by TKGilb

The Lone Pine Tree Indian Village is a ghostly cluster of old weathered buildings that date back to 1896. The fishing village was built by Henry Gulick for his wife, Harriet. Gulick was a Scottish immigrant who came to the area in the 1890’s. Harriet was a member of the native Wasco tribe. Continue reading →

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South Falls II

Posted on September 6, 2011 by TKGilb

Silver Falls State Park is a waterfall lover’s paradise. Ten gorgeous waterfalls along a five mile loop trail, and South Falls is definitely one of the crown jewels. It’s the tallest free-falling waterfall found along the Canyon Trail. Continue reading →

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South Falls – A Dizzying Drop!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by TKGilb

South Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall found along the Canyon Trail in Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park. 177 feet straight down from the top of the canyon rim. Continue reading →

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