Ellie and Ryan at Harris Beach in Brookings, Oregon

My random, desktop image of the day is a blast from the past; almost seven years ago this happened. I wish I could go back and re-live those days.

Posted on March 12th, 2015 under Oregon. Tags: beach, ellie, pacific ocean, ryan. Comments Off on Brookings

Ryan and Ellie @ Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

I arrived in Guanajuato yesterday, but I haven’t had much time to take photos yet, and it has been raining the entire time. So before I start posting photos from Mexico, here is one from last week in Hawaii.

Posted on August 8th, 2014 under Hawaii. Tags: ellie, hawaii, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, ryan. Comments Off on Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Bay) spinner dolphin doing a spin

Pod of dolphins on Kealakekua Bay (Big Island of Hawaii)

Ryan and Ellie watching dolphins in snorkling gear

Posted on July 31st, 2014 under Hawaii. Tags: ellie, kona, pacific ocean, ryan, Samsung SM-G900V Galaxy S5 cell phone camera. Comments Off on Snorkling and dolphin watching on Kealakekua Bay

Hapuna Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii

Posted on July 29th, 2014 under Hawaii. Tags: beach, ellie, Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Lens, Nikon D600, pacific ocean, ryan. Comments Off on Bodyboarding @ Hapuna

Rainie Falls (near Wolf Creek and Grants Pass, Oregon)

We went on a four-mile hike last week along the Rogue River. The trail is a bit harder than the four miles indicate as you are frequently walking on rocks instead of a smooth dirt path. In addition, it is rarely flat. You are usually going up or down even though the net elevation gain is minor. However, it still isn’t difficult for most people, and the view along the way and at the end (pictured above) is worth it.

If you are coming from north of Wolf Creek on I-5, take exit 76 (about 49 miles south of Roseburg). Turn left just past Wolf Creek Tavern. Follow the road for about 15 miles to Graves Creek Bridge. The trail head is on the other side of the bridge. Park on the river side, not the cliff side.

From south of Grants Pass on I-5, take exit 61. Drive to Galice Road. Turn left onto Merlin Road. Continue onto Merlin-Galice Road until it turns back into Galice Road. Park on the right before the bridge, and cross the street for the trail head.

Posted on July 6th, 2014 under Oregon. Tags: directions, ellie, hiking, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, ryan, waterfalls. Comments Off on Hike to Rainie Falls