Category: USA 2026

Cannon Beach, Oregon: Standing Face to Face with Haystack Rock My Oregon journey began in Portland, but winter travel had other plans. A flight cancellation and rescheduling on January 25 unexpectedly opened up an extra day—one that I chose to spend heading west toward the Pacific Ocean. That unplanned window led me to Cannon Beach, Read more

The Pacific Called: An Unexpected Winter Escape to Seaside, Oregon My Oregon journey began in Portland, but travel—especially winter travel—has a way of rewriting itineraries in real time. Because of flight cancellations and rescheduling, I suddenly found myself with an unexpected extra day in Oregon. Rather than let it go to waste, I did what Read more

Chasing Waterfalls in Multnomah County: My Columbia River Gorge Experience from Portland My Oregon journey began in Portland, and on January 23, it continued east to Corbett, Oregon, a scenic community in Multnomah County, about 45 minutes outside Portland. Rather than driving solo, I chose to experience this part of Oregon on a guided tour Read more

Crossing State Lines: A Day Trip from Portland to Vancouver, Washington My Oregon journey began in Portland, but on January 24, I pointed the car north on Interstate 5 and crossed the Columbia River into Washington State. It was time—again—to step beyond state lines. It’s always been my MO to visit two or three states Read more

Salem, Oregon: Power, Exclusion, and the Quiet Architecture of Authority My Oregon journey began in Portland, but on January 24, I drove south on Interstate 5 to Salem, the capital city of Oregon. One of the advantages of this trip was the flexibility that came with having my own rental car, which allowed me to Read more

The Beaver State Beckons: My Oregon Journey Begins in Portland My 50 U.S. States Tour continues west, and this time the journey brought me to the Beaver State — Oregon. This trip marked another milestone in my long-term goal of visiting all 50 states, combining work, leisure, history, and firsthand exploration. Heading West: Easton, Maryland Read more