Tulip Fest
I've had friends and family living in the pacific-northwest for some time now, and every year, around this time, they would post the most amazing pictures of tulip farms. I'd never seen such wonder, and knew that one day I had to get up there during their bloom.
But, instead, I just moved north myself, and didn't have to drive very far to see the tulips in all their colorful glory!
We did have to pay $5 each to get in :| and on Earth Day, nonetheless! David decided it would be worth it if he could find a bunch of free things to do inside. Unfortunately, he was denied access to all the carnival rides, even when using the line, "hey, I already paid ten dollars so my wife could look at some flowers, can you just let me ride this one for free?". Still, he went on looking for other free activities and ended up finding a child-sized cow cart that we pulled each other around in all over the farm. And he discovered free wine tasting at several vendors – although Kasey and I couldn't partake in that free activity.
It was a great time, as usual with this crew :)
So here's to one of the many perks of living in Oregon!
Happy Festing!
Rowena Crest
The Rowena Crest View Point is an idolized location for photographers and travelers alike. Sitting along the Columbia River Gorge are a handful of horseshoe curves in the road that make for a satisfying sight.
I've always loved bird's eye views of roads surrounded by nature, but since I don't have a drone to make those photos happen myself, I have to find high points from which to capture them. Rowena Crest is a perfect spot to get that shot. And not only do you get a beautiful view of a road in this picture, but you get a road unlike many others.
Well, now I feel silly spending so much time talking about road, but sometimes it really is the simplest things that get me going.
So I'd suggest heading down highway 84 and making your way just 13 miles east of Hood River to check out the twists and turns of Rowena Crest.
I've heard this spot is a must to see in every season, so I'll be heading back this spring!
Happy Driving!
Abiqua Falls
January 13, 2017: the beginning of a beloved tradition
Her birthday's December 13th, mine's February 13th, so naturally the 13th of January is when we celebrate.
We wanted to see a waterfall iced over, so we headed back to Abiqua for the third time, hoping for a show. It wasn't quite the icy wonderland we were anticipating, but it definitely did not disappoint.
The falls were gushing after all the rain we had gotten, the soggy canyon walls were covered with hundreds of icicles, and the fog creeping through the forest line above made for a beautiful backdrop for the falls.
The rest of the day unfolded with a series of events including a homemade crepe breakfast, a bit of birthday shopping, and a macaroni dinner with friends.
It was a really, really good day.
Happy Celebrating!
And we recommend you go check out Abiqua Falls as soon as you possibly can.
