Smith Berry Barn

 

We had been to the store in the past, but I completely forgot, it's certainly nice to revisit again and the lighting is perfect.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/sbb.html

Oregon Heritage Farms

 

We decided to explore some farm stores that are close by from home, so after the flu vaccinating, we venture to Hillsboro which is very close from home.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/heritage.html

Durango & Silverton

 

1997 Trip

The spirit moved me to digitized our trip to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, I picked a few pictures and digitized them using 1Phone 11.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/1997/durango.html

Fernhill Wetlands

 

Observation Platform

The forecast is rain, rain and rain. but it does not deter us from going, why? Because we want to test our newly acquired raincoats.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/fernhill.html

Hug Point

 

After a nice lunch we went to this beach, an even shorter hike from the parking lot. Our grand-niece was spooked by the wave that suddenly trapped her at the opening cave. What a fun trip this was.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/hug.html

Oswald State Park - Short Sand Beach

 

Short Sand Beach

This trail is a much nicer than yesterday to North Jetty, about 1/4 or half a mile each way. We go through a lush green forest along the way.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/oswald.html

North Jetty - Nehalem State Park

 

North Jetty

This is the first full day we had, the order of the day is completing a trail to North Jetty in Nehalem State Park, it was a grueling 4 miles round trip, with the puddles and the rain at the end, but we have a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/nehalem.html

Barnhaus - Our vacation story

 

Short Sand Beach

When Yvonne and Hansen invited us to join their vacation on the Oregon Coast, we quickly agree to the plan. The rest in history, what a fun trip and exploration we had.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/barnhaus.html

Oregon Garden - End of summer

 

The weather and lighting were perfect for my photography, no harsh shadows to deal with, also it was pleasant to walk around without the heat.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/garden3.html

To Silverton via West Linn and Canby

 

Crossing Willamette River by Canby Ferry

When Pokie wanted to go to the farm to get organic duck eggs, I researched how to go to Oregon Garden via West Linn and Candy, I also found a small chocolate "factory" along the way.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/silverton.html

Banks Vernonia State Trail - Part 2

 

B-V Trail 

We are now finishing the second half of the Banks Vernonia State Trail bu exploring LL Stub Stewart State Park and Vernonia, the end trail is Lake Vernonia, so we walked around the lake.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/vernonia.html

Tualatin Hills Nature Park

 

Vine Maple Trail

We decided to walk in this nature park, I asked Pokie to try her brand new hiking boots to make sure it is comfortable. Plus we try the new loop by using Westside Regional Trail.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/nature.html

Durant at Red Ridge Farms

 

Today, we decided to revisit Red Ridge Farms after 5 years, I was not so thrill with the harsh lighting (full sun) and I want to come back again when it's cloudy. 

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/red.html

Banks-Vernonia State Trail

 

Buxton Trestle

We are on a roll so far, yesterday Willamette Mission State Park and today Banks-Vernonia State Trail, this trail is 22 miles long from Bank to Vernonia, first we started in Banks for 1.5 miles walk, then to Buxton to see the old railroad trestle.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/banks.html

 

Willamette Mission State Park

 

Lake Mission

Before the summer ends, we want to explore as much as we can within the states, so I read VIA magazine and this state park is recommended.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2021/mission.html