The Clarno Unit is one of three sections of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument that was designated by the United States as an area of special concern in Wheeler and Grant counties of Eastern Oregon. It is located within the John Day River basin and operated by the National Parks Service.
John Day
One of the famous pioneers of Oregon is a man named John Day. He was a trapper who came to Oregon with a large group and fell into a smaller group heading West while traveling along the Columbia River. He was born in Culpepper County Virginia. He traveled West through Kentucky to the Spanish Upper Louisiana which is now Missouri by the year 1797.
Shaniko Ghost Town, Oregon
Shaniko, Oregon The now “ghost town” of “Shaniko Oregon” was once a bustling gold mining town in the Oregon Desert. It is located in Wasco County Oregon along U.S. Route 97 just north of Antelope. […]
Fairmount Park – Riverside, California
This stunning park was just right around the corner from our duplex in the heart of Riverside, California. Therefore it was a favorite place of ours to walk to and let our little Prince play at the playground and around the lakes.
Disney California Adventure
The Americanized cartoon-famed Adventure Park by Disney is one of my more recent Theme Park tromping grounds I’ve had the pleasure to go attend thanks to my brother being a Technical Director at Disney and being able to guest in family and friends.
Vegantopia
Our temporary home for less than a year, as we had hoped to buy this magical farm. Alas, it was swept up under our feet ….
Racehorse Falls
Racehorse Falls, Near Welcome and Deming, Washington State. A beautiful short hike in the Pacific Northwest’s rainforest, climbing trails along a mushroom rich fern gully with a magnificent waterfall as its destination. Easy to get to, relaxing, mesmerizing.
Nooksack Gold Mine
Nooksack Gold Mine, Everson, Washington: Sir Oisin takes a journey to the fabled Nooksack Gold Mine where still lies a vault, mine car, tunnel, and even a historic cabin where people camp still today. Trails […]
Blodgett, Oregon
Small little village (if you can call it that) of approximately 70+ residents, inbetween Corvallis and Newport.
Newport, Oregon
Home of the Yaquina Bay Natural Beauty Area and a popular tourist Oregon beach location, Newport is roughly an area of 11 square miles of habitation, boasting a population of just under 10,000 according to […]