The Pacific Ocean

Oregon from West to East

The weather has just been unbelievable!  Last week the temperature was in the mid 60's on the Oregon Coast and in Central Oregon!! 
A trip was immediately planned to go from West to East across the state! 
Walking on the Oregon Coast and placing your feet in the sand in January is rare
...however not unusual.




Starting off at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse (located outside of Newport)....
 we then headed through the Willamette Valley and over the beautiful Cascade Mountains! 

"Yaquina Lighthouse T-Shirt" ~ Available in the "Celebrating Oregon Store"

"Central Oregon"~"Ponderosa Forest".

The Central Oregon forest are filled with Douglas Fir, Aspen, Tamarack, and Noble Fir.
 The most shocking tree is the magnificent Ponderosa and its red bark and size.  The stark contrast between the green needles, snow and red bark can be just startling!  A dreamers paradise.
These trees encompass vast miles and acreage throughout most of the Cascade Mountain range.
Large tracks of a variety of firs surround Oregon's only National Park "Crater Lake".

"Crater Lake National Park" T-Shirt ~ Located in the "Celebrating Oregon" Store

"The Painted Hills"

When you leave Central Oregon and head east you arrive in the "Oregon Outback".
The "Outback" provides scenic vistas and geological formations that date back billions of years ago.
Tourist come from all over the world each year to visit the "John Day" fossil beds that cover thousands of acres.
 You can view Petroglyphs, fossils and unusual ancient riverbeds including  prehistoric fossil forests.
To the north the famous "Lewis and Clark Trail" can be found in the
 "Columbia Gorge National Historical Scenic Byway".
The many years I have lived in Oregon...I have yet to finish all there is to see in the
Columbia Gorge.

"Travel Tote Bag" is located in the "Celebrating Oregon Store" 

""The Strawberry Mountains" ~ Prairie City ~ Oregon

The landscape begins to change as you drive through the peaks of the Ochoco Mountains.
 You soon arrive in the valley of John Day and Prairie City.
Directly to the south, the "Strawberry Mountains" instantly capture your breath.
They tower over the valley and the prairie that rests at their base.
  It is an endless landscape of beauty.
You begin to climb again and head to the "Eagle Cap Wilderness" and the "Wallowa Mountains".
The area is filled with history from Gold and Silver Mining, to the Oregon Trail, and Home to the "Nez Perce Native Americans".

"The Nez Perce Puzzle" available in the "Wild Wild West" Store

The "Vast Prairie of Eastern Oregon"

The "Historic City of Pendleton Oregon" ~ Tile Box
Located in the " Wild Wild West" Store

Two of the most historic cities in northeast Oregon are "Baker City" and "Pendleton".
Both have been designated by the National Historic Trust as cities that have an architectural, and significant story to the development of the west.
Oregon Museums are vast and have a variety of stories to tell you.
So the next time your looking for that unusual few days off or your next "Major" vacation come visit
"Beautiful Oregon"
From
 "EAST to WEST" or "WEST to EAST"
In the mean time enjoy all the stores on this BLOG & Take your own tour through my
 "World of ART"!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake