Saturday Solitude and Sunday Crowds

Mia and I had a weekend of contrasts as far as physical activity and crowds. Before I get into anything though….I need to list this link Portland Hikers Field Guide.  It has been invaluable so far.  This is were Juston and I got some info on the Eagle Creek Hike.  I’ve also discovered a bunch…

Forest Park Weekend

What makes a decent weekend in PDX for Mia and I?  How about some trail running, popcorn with bacon!, homemade pizzas, a mountain bike ride and some more good food! Saturday was our typical visit to the Beaverton Farmer’s Market, followed up by a not too expensive trip to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store (there…

Cannon Beach Trip

Mia and I had what felt like our first real weekend of relaxing since moving to Oregon.  We’ve had a couple low key days, but nothing that resembled a true “leisure” weekend. Friday night we quite literally did nothing but lounge around and watch TV and relax. Saturday started with a nice bike ride with Mia.  It took…

Banks – Vernonia Trail

Mia and I have had a pretty good week in Oregon.  Starting to adjust and looking forward to the move into our more permanent abode next weekend.  For the time being we are coping with our current place and living out of boxes and suitcases.  That will all change in just 7 days! Friday night we…

Oregon – Week 1

Mia and I have now lived in Oregon for just over a week.  I started work on Thursday and am trying to develop a routine again.  I did my first road ride and run in Oregon this past week too.  My run was on the Fanno Creek Trail and my road ride was a bit of…

Walloped with Snow

Yup, it’s been a pretty mellow winter.  Up until Friday at least.  Concord got dumped on with about 22″ of snow.  Needless to say, it finally looks like winter around here. Mia and I got out for a relatively easy snowshoe on Saturday during the afternoon.  The winds were still wicked at times and there…