More pictures from the Sierras – part 1

Yesterday I made my way to the start of the trail by flying to Portland, an Amtrak bus to Astoria, and then walking to the state park (there were no Ubers ).  So really, it was a pretty easy task to get to the start.  After a lovely night camping at the hiker/biker site at…

Just in case anyone is curious… I was definitely contemplating being done with my hiking for the summer, but then decided that I needed one more.  Just one more hike.  I swear I’m not an addict, I can stop anytime, I just need one more hit, I mean hike So I’m planning to hike…

And just like that, my hike of the Oregon Coast Trail is complete!! So overall, it’s a gorgeous trail, the beach is amazing and the rainforest is fantastic! The only downside is the highway walking that you have to do along the 101, otherwise this is an incredible trail.  Would I do it again?  Probably,…

Made it to Tahoe!!  These last 3 days were grueling but oh so beautiful… In the Sierras I got into a pattern, hike to a major pass and then back down to a valley.  It was basically a daily occurrence and made it easy to fall into a rhythm.  Well, I don’t have that anymore,…

Well, there’s not a whole lot to mention, I’ve just been cruising along and trying to enjoy as much of the ocean as I possibly can.  I saw whales and Depoe Beach, tide pools all over in Yachats, harbor seals near Waldport (and then again all along the coast, they kept popping up!).  It’s just…