East of Eugene is what I’d been thinking of. I’ve backpacked that Cascades area several times. Was looking at an area up north that I haven’t been to before, but a route to it does not go by Giant Burger. Or by Busy Bee Cafe, which I think closed but has since reopened. It’d been … More Woods, guitar, work, coffee, and food
A ride into the coast range, then back down to river level. I’ll certainly return for some of the trailheads I passed. But I’m enjoying the exploration of an unfamiliar town, Longview. Such a nostalgic-looking downtown. Historic business district buildings are occupied with shops and apartments instead of vacant and in disrepair. “Gourmet” coffee does … More Small town rides and coffee
Midweek coast camping and catching up with friend. No crowds in January in the coastal city just north of our state park campsite. This certainly is the time of year to visit. These two days seemed unusually cold for the coastal winter. Frost on the sand on my short AM exploration of the trails around … More The valley, coastal range, coast, and catching up
…for me in national forest. I was near water on some stretches of the trail. It was nice to sleep in the deep woods again. I awoke to temperatures in the high 30s F on this August morning at about 4500 ft., then warmed myself with a hot brew. But the ongoing political unrest. I … More A nice overnight backpack…
…different it feels exploring knowing that sit-down stops at a diners or coffee shops are not yet again routine, not quite yet allowed. A stop for the magic of something as simple as a chocolate chip cookie dipped in coffee, and that partially dissolved chocolate found in the last sip. All these tricks we’ve done … More I noticed while riding how…
Thoughts on Trails 